Ramazan Temirov knocks out Steve Erceg at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Ramazan Temirov scored a knockout against Steve Erceg in the flyweight co-main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 24, 2026. Temirov ended the fight with a series of punches that left Erceg face-down on the canvas, with the referee stopping the bout at 4:21 of Round 1. Temirov's decisive victory improves his record to 3-0 in the UFC and follows his return from a one-year suspension. Erceg's loss halts his two-fight win streak and results in a drop in the rankings.
- •Temirov defeats Erceg by knockout in Round 1.
- •The fight was held at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- •Temirov's record improves to 20-3; Erceg falls to 14-5.
- •Fight ended at 4:21 of the opening round.
- •Temirov returns after a one-year suspension.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Erceg Reacts After Brutal KO Loss at UFC Abu Dhabi
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi video: Ramazan Temirov runs through Steve Erceg with face-plant knockout
"UFC flyweight contender Steve Erceg released a statement following a brutal KO loss to Ramazan Temirov at UFC Abu Dhabi.Temirov absolutely took it to Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi as he finished the Aussie in the first round with a series of vicious strikes that eventually folded Erceg.It was a scary […] The post Steve Erceg Reacts After Brutal KO Loss at UFC Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.
"Ramazan Temirov smashed Steve Erceg at UFC Abu Dhabi
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:01 PMSteve Erceg Reacts After Brutal KO Loss at UFC Abu Dhabi
UFC flyweight contender Steve Erceg released a statement following a brutal KO loss to Ramazan Temirov at UFC Abu Dhabi.Temirov absolutely took it to Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi as he finished the Aussie in the first round with a series of vicious strikes that eventually folded Erceg.It was a scary […] The post Steve Erceg Reacts After Brutal KO Loss at UFC Abu Dhabi appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:20 PMUFC Abu Dhabi video: Ramazan Temirov runs through Steve Erceg with face-plant knockout
Ramazan Temirov smashed Steve Erceg at UFC Abu Dhabi
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