Allan Nascimento Respectfully Calls Out Former Title Challenger

Allan Nascimento believes his renowned gym will give him the edge over his next target.

Nascimento was originally scheduled to fight a ranked opponent in Rafael Estevam, at UFC Fight Night 263 on Saturday. However, Estevam was replaced by Cody Durden on short notice for a catchweight matchup at 130 pounds. Nascimento submitted Durden with an anaconda choke in the second round to claim a $50K post-fight bonus check. Earning his moment on the microphone, “Puro Osso” subsequently called out former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg.

Nascimento (22-6) acknowledged Erceg as a fellow well-rounded athlete, praising the man he wishes to engage in unarmed combat with in the near future. However,…