Alessandro Costa vs Steve Erceg — Fight recap

Steve Erceg defeated Alessandro Costa by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 11, 2023, in a middleweight bout refereed by Marc Goddard. Erceg outlanded Costa 74 to 54 significant strikes while maintaining superior cage control at 6:29 compared to Costa's 1:14, despite both fighters converting just one takedown apiece.

Costa showed accuracy from distance, connecting on 9 of 10 leg strikes and landing 14 of 17 body shots, but Erceg's 59% significant strike accuracy and sustained pressure proved decisive across the scorecard. The grappling remained largely stalled, with neither fighter gaining meaningful advantages on the canvas, making this a striking-heavy affair where Erceg's volume and positional dominance secured the victory.

The result positions Erceg as a rising contender in the division while Costa faces questions about his competitive level at this stage.