Our @LynchOnSports caught up with Steve Erceg (12-1) who discusses his flyweight title fight against champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) UFC 301 on May 4. Timestamps below.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Easter Sunday plans
0:43 - How surprised were you getting this title shot?
1:12 - Where were you when you found the news?
1:29 - Feedback from Austraillan MMA fans
1:56 - Have you be able to reflect on UFC tenure so far?
2:45 - Did you feel like last year you'd be near a title shot soon?
3:14 - Muhammad Mokaevs win over Alex Perez
3:40 - Matchup against Pantoja
4:31 - Any past opponents remind you of Pantoja
4:24 - Anything different this camp?
5:05 - Steve's cat inturrupts the interview
5:45 - Preperation for this title fight
7:00 - Weight cut
7:41 - Travel time to Brazil
8:12 - Corner
8:33 - Prediction
8:55 - Brazilan fans
9:47 - Pantjoa taking damage in his career
10:25 - Rapid Fire Questions
13:05 - Who gets the winner of this fight?
13:47 - Mokaev vs. Royval next?
14:09 - Michael Scott from The Office being his doppleganger
15:02 - Downtime during training camp
15:58 - Being a fan of 90's Sitcoms
16:22 - Sponsors & Social Media
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