Aussie standout Steve Erceg scored his fourth straight win contained in the Octagon with a walk-off knockout of Matt Schnell within the UFC Vegas 87 essential card opener on Saturday.
‘Astro Boy’ entered the competition as a large -455 favourite and instantly confirmed why within the opening spherical, bloodying up Schnell with a superb little bit of boxing. With Schnell unable to compete on the ft, it felt prefer it was only a matter of time earlier than Erceg landed the ending blow.
Because it seems, he didn’t have to attend lengthy.
Lower than 30 seconds into the second stanza, Erceg uncorked a large left hand that caught Shnell on the button and instantly rendered him unconscious.
Official Consequence: Steve Erceg def. Matt Schnell by way of KO (strikes) at 0:26 of Spherical 2.
‘Astro Boy’ moved to 12-1 in his blended martial arts profession with eight of his victories coming by means of end.
Test Out Highlights From Steve Erceg vs. Matt Schell at UFC Vegas 87:
STEVE ERCEG MAKES MATT SCHNELL GO TO SLEEP #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/pKdi8VuOIh
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 2, 2024
ASTROBOY!
Steve Erceg sleeps Matt Schnell #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/HIPuxEq4vq
— Delinquent MMA (@DelinquentMMA) March 2, 2024
Welcome to the highest 10 Steve Erceg! #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/qEtFJoIGdk
— MMANews (@mmanews_com) March 2, 2024
Punches don’t land a lot cleaner than what Steve Erceg simply delivered. Lovely end, and an “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie” on the way in which out!!! #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/4uPgIWjd4y
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) March 2, 2024
Steve Erceg leaving the cage after his knockout win pic.twitter.com/oJvMgnKhFE
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) March 2, 2024
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