It's entirely possible for Steve Erceg to get a title shot next year

[Rhood]

He's the 2nd most active fighter in the Flyweight division. Joshua Van is #1
He fights 3 times a year, every year. His next fight is going to be in November 2025.
If he beats Brandon Royval & Tatsuro Taira in 2026, he should be next in line for a title shot.

The UFC typically rewards the most active fighters, not ones sitting on their ass and doing nothing all year long.

 

[KO Shotz]

Bruh. He got starched against KKF & lost to Moreno.. He's gonna have to do some impressive work to get back to a title shot. Especially vs Pantoja in a rematch.

 

[taugrim]

If he beats Brandon Royval & Tatsuro Taira in 2026, he should be next in line for a title shot.

LOL at the thread title and this.

He's not going to beat those 2 guys back-to-back.

 

[volcom5]

i don’t know, i think people are putting a lot stake in his performance against Pantoja. In return Erceg got matched against the top of division, needless to say he’s struggling, even in tonight’s fight he had moments where he didn’t look elite, it’s Osbourne isn’t a good enough to capitalize.

 

[Thesnake101]

Brother he nearly got starched by Ode, it's far more likely that he'll settle into gatekeeper status in a year's time than be fighting for the belt.

 

[Danespina]

If he beats Brandon Royval & Tatsuro Taira in 2026, he should be next in line for a title shot.

Agreed 100%.

Also, if Johnny Walker beats Alex Pereira and Jří Procházka in 2026, he should be next in line for Ankalaev.

 

[jnes]

Give him another easier fight. This should've been a walk in the park but he struggled big time. His defense is way too one note and all the top guys will have no problem punishing it.

 

[CobraCobretti]

I think at the end, Erceg will be remembered that he put a good fight against Pantoja.

 

[Thesnake101]

Agreed 100%.

Also, if Johnny Walker beats Alex Pereira and Jří Procházka in 2026, he should be next in line for Ankalaev.

When Eric McConico starches Fluffy and Imamov the winner of DDP/Chimaev will be quaking.

 

[tritestill]

What compelled you to make this thread?

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Steve erceg has to weird of a body to be a champ. Look at that fucking guy and try imagining him with a title. You cant because his body is just to weird

 

[bng]

 

[Koala]

The guy got a TS by beating Matt Schnell, who is 7-7 in the UFC
Christmas doesn't happen every month

 

[The_Renaissance]

Oh god, please no.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

Weird, since he struggled big time against a gate keeper.