Ramazan Temirov knocks out Steve Erceg at UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC flyweight contender Ramazan Temirov has an exciting callout following his unbelievable win at UFC Abu Dhabi. Temirov had an incredible knockout win over Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The win over Erceg improved Temirov to 3-0 in the UFC, and he will be ranked in the top […] The post Ramazan Temirov Has Exciting Callout Following UFC Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.

Ramazan Temirov obliterated Steve Erceg at UFC Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 24: Ramazan Temirov celebrates after fighting against Steve Erceg in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena July 24, 2026 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Ramazan Temirov returned from suspension and sent a message to the UFC flyweight division. Temirov faced one-time flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi card. Temirov’s power showed early, hurting Erceg multiple times before delivering an absolutley brutal knockout blow at 4:21 of the opening round. With the win, Temirov improves to 3-0 inside the octagon, and picked up his second first-round finish in the process. The 29-year-old returned after a year-long suspension following a positive drug test, and picked up where he left off as a fighter to watch in the 125-pound division. Following the win, Temirov called for a shot at the UFC flyweight title, but he surely has a ways to go before he’s in consideration for a championship opportunity. Of course, UFC pro fighters were sitting back at home watching the fists fly at UFC Abu Dhabi. Check out some of their reactions below. Test that boy again lmfao sheesh — Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 25, 2026 This dude came for blood today — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 25, 2026 Terimov vs almabaev book it — LERONE MURPHY (@LeroneMurphy) July 25, 2026

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 24: Ramazan Temirov throws a punch against Steve Erceg in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena July 24, 2026 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Ramazan Temirov is known for being a fast starter and he was at his explosive best in the biggest fight of his career. Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi flyweight co-main event ended in spectacular fashion as Temirov rocked one-time title challenger Steve Erceg with a flurry of punches that dropped him face-down to the canvas in the closing minute of the opening round. Watch the amazing knockout below. Ramazan Temirov puts down Steve Erceg in Round 1 at #UFCAbuDhabi! 😱 pic.twitter.com/7yaa8bbrk4 — MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 25, 2026 The smaller Temirov wasted no time rushing at Erceg with a clear plan to end the fight quickly. Erceg defended well early on, but couldn’t get his own offense going, and as Round 1 progressed it was Temirov who began to land more consistently. The end came for Erceg when Temirov caught him with a haymaker of a right hand, followed by two more that put Erceg away. Referee Mike Beltran officially halted the bout at the 4:21 mark of Round 1. Temirov (20-3) improved to 3-0 in the UFC following wins over Charles Johnson and CJ Vergara. The 29-year-old was competing for the first time since serving a one-year suspension for a positive drug test in 2025. Erceg (14-5) sees a two-fight win streak snapped as he falls to 5-4 in the UFC and concedes his top 15 spot in the rankings to Temirov.

Ramazan Temirov put away Steve Erceg in violent fashion.