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Aussie flyweight Steve Erceg has gone very close to stunning the world and winning a UFC title against champion Alexandre Pantoja - and found plenty of new fans in the process.
Pantoja retained control over the flyweight division and his UFC belt by securing a unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the bout 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
But Pantoja had to dig deep and fend off a tough challenge from the West Aussie who had serious success in the striking department.
A valiant Erceg more than held his own across the pulsating back-and-forth showdown but Pantoja's control on the ground ultimately proved decisive.
Aussie Steve Erceg endured a unanimous decision loss to UFC flyweight Alexandre Pantoja
Erceg fought well and many thought he might have been on top in the final round
Many fans and pundits seemed to think Erceg might have been winning the fight, but a decision to attempt a takedown in the final round cruelled him,
