Steve Erceg releases statement after KO loss at UFC Abu Dhabi

Steve Erceg was knocked out by Ramazan Temirov in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2026. The loss dropped Erceg's record to 14-5 in MMA and 5-4 in the UFC. Following the defeat, the former UFC flyweight title challenger released a positive statement about the outcome.