VIDEO: Australian-Croatian fighter Steve Erceg suffers brutal knockout in UFC

Australian MMA fighter Steve Erceg, who has Croatian heritage, suffered a brutal first-round knockout loss against Uzbekistan's Ramazan Temirov at UFC's event in Abu Dhabi. The fight, contested in the flyweight division, saw Temirov deliver a powerful performance to secure the victory.

Temirov's win was his 13th knockout in the first round of his career, extending his impressive winning streak to 12 consecutive victories. This was also his third win in as many fights within the UFC, solidifying his position as a rising contender in the division.

The fight concluded after four minutes and 21 seconds when Temirov landed a series of precise right-hand strikes that sent Erceg to the canvas, prompting the referee to stop the bout. Erceg was unable to recover from the onslaught.

With such a dominant record and a victory over a fighter who recently challenged for a championship, Temirov is expected to gain significant attention from UFC management. His performance indicates he will be a force to be reckoned with in the flyweight division.