Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night
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Steve Erceg (14-4-0) will look to continue with his winning momentum when he faces Ramazan Temirov (19-3-0) on Saturday night at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Erceg recovered from his three-fight losing streak, including a title loss to Alexandre Pantoja, to defeat Ode Osbourne and Tim Elliot. The “Astroboy” will be banking on his boxing and scrambling skills to win and improve his #13 ranking in the division. He’s the exciting -106 betting underdog this Saturday.
Ramazan Temirov, on the other hand, is still a newcomer in the UFC, having joined the franchise just recently in 2024. He showed his deadly finishing power on his debut against CJ Vergara after clinching a KO win in Round 1. The “Temurlan” then went ahead to get a unanimous decision win over Charles Johnson in March 2025, completing his 100% start to life in the division. Bookmakers are backing him to win as the -117 betting favorite.
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Steve Erceg - Ramazan Temirov Key Points
- The fight went the distance in four of the last five Steve Erceg bouts.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in four of the last five Steve Erceg bouts.
- Steve Erceg is 5-3 in the last eight fights all-time.
- Steve Erceg won via unanimous decision in four of his five UFC wins.
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Our Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov Prediction
This is a classic striker-versus-grappler contest. Temirov is a natural striker with a fearsome finishing reputation. The Uzbekistan fighter has secured emphatic Round 1 KO finishes in five of his last five contests, making him a tricky customer. However, Erceg is an experienced grappler who’ll want to use his counter-wrestling skills to slow his opponent down. While he may struggle to face speedy and powerful strikers, his experience against some of the best names in the division gives him an edge. The Australian should win via decision if he manages to overcome early pressure from Temirov.
Our prediction for Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov: Over 2.5 rounds to hit.
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