Steve Erceg to face Ramazonbek Temirov at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Steve Erceg will compete against Ramazonbek Temirov at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Erceg, a former flyweight title challenger, has rebounded from a three-fight slump with victories over Ode Osbourne and Tim Elliott. Temirov, unbeaten in his last 11 fights, was previously suspended for a banned substance but is eligible to compete starting July 5. This matchup adds to an increasingly stacked card for the UFC Abu Dhabi event.
- •Fight scheduled for July 25, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
- •Erceg holds a record of 14-4.
- •Temirov is 19-3 and unbeaten since 2021.
- •Temirov returns from a suspension for a medical incident.
- •Recent wins help Erceg regain competitive stature.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former flyweight title challenger set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi
"The UFC Abu Dhabi card keeps getting more stacked.
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