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Australian fighter Steve Erceg is gearing up for what he calls his 'Brock Lesnar moment' as he prepares to take on reigning UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301 in Brazil.
Erceg, who hails from Perth, aims to join the ranks of Australia's UFC champions, with Robert Whittaker and Alexander Volkanovski leading the pack.
At the weigh-ins in Rio de Janeiro, Erceg faced a mixed reception from the crowd, with some boos accompanying his appearance on the scales.
However, the 28-year-old remained composed, making weight at 125 pounds.
Despite his relative newcomer status in the UFC, Erceg exuded confidence, comparing his potential rise to the top with that of Conor McGregor and WWE star Brock Lesnar.
Erceg's journey to the title shot has been unconventional, having made just three appearances in the Octagon since signing with the UFC eleven months ago.
Erceg has enjoyed a rapid ascent to the top of the UFC rankings and is ready for his title shot in Brazil after making weight
Erceg faces a hostile environment in Rio de Janeiro and was jeered by the parochial home crowd after
