Steve Erceg enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, earning a title shot in just his fourth Octagon appearance.
The fall was just as swift, as a unanimous decision loss against reigning 125-pound champ Alexandre Pantoja began a three-fight losing streak that had “Astro Boy” doubting himself. Those doubts might have been at the front of his mind in the opening round against Ode Osbourne in the UFC Vegas 109 co-main event, as Erceg was rocked and on the verge of being finished by his underdog opponent.