Both fighters entered the fight on winning streaks. Erceg’s last victory was against Ode Osbourne, while Elliott had recently defeated Kai Asakura. The bout showcased a back-and-forth dynamic, with Erceg’s counter punches proving effective throughout.

Erceg landed a higher volume of strikes, particularly in the third round. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Erceg, underscoring his performance.

Erceg’s victory may position him for matchups against higher-ranked competitors. This win not only bolsters his career but also demonstrates his capability to rise in the competitive flyweight landscape.

A great fight between these two flyweights went to the scorecards with Erceg picking up a much-needed win at home. The outcome may influence future rankings within the division.

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Sutherland took the fight on short notice after Sean Sharaf withdrew. This victory marked Sutherland’s first win in the UFC after two prior losses.

Tuivasa’s last victory was a knockout against Derrick Lewis in 2022. Before this fight, he had dropped six fights consecutively.

During the match, Tuivasa had a point deducted for an illegal knee. He later expressed disappointment on Instagram, stating, “Sorry, I tried. I felt good. I put in the work. Didn’t get the result. I feel like a shit c*nt. Let my fans down again. Back to the drawing board for me. C*nt of a sport.”

Despite his losing streak, Tuivasa remains determined. He stated, “BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP IM FROM WESTERN SYDNEY YOU GOTTA PUT ME OUT FOR ME TO GIVE UP.” His record now stands at 11 wins and 5 losses.

Sutherland noted confidence in his abilities, saying, “I know I’m good enough to compete in the top 10 or 15 of this division.” The fight has raised questions about Tuivasa’s future and whether he can turn around his career in the heavyweight division.

Observers will be watching closely as Tuivasa seeks to break this losing streak and regain his footing in the competitive landscape of the UFC.

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Prates improved his record to 24-7 with 19 wins by knockout. He knocked Della Maddalena down three times in the fight before it was stopped. This victory places Prates in contention for the welterweight title.

Della Maddalena fell to 18-4 with 12 wins by KO after this loss. Prates called for a match against the winner of the upcoming title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Makhachev.

Quillan Salkilld won the co-main event with a first-round TKO against Beneil Dariush. Salkilld now holds a record of 12-1. He stated, “But us Aussies are fucking tough, so it’s going to take a lot more than that to put us away.”

Steve Erceg defeated Tim Elliott by unanimous decision. Erceg’s record now stands at 14-4, while Elliott’s is 22-14-1.

Prates dropped Della Maddalena with a calf kick late in the second round. This decisive blow contributed significantly to his victory.

Carlos Prates is 32 years old and has established himself as a top contender in the welterweight division. His next fight is anticipated against either Makhachev or Machado.

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