Steve Erceg’s stance on Alexandre Pantoja pivoted after UFC 301
In a latest sitdown with MainEvent, Erceg responded to Pantoja’s post-UFC 301 jabs.
“One thing about Pantoja…he talks rather a lot,” Erceg mentioned. “I suppose the whole lot annoys me now, however he simply talks for therefore lengthy. Clearly, that aggressive factor between anybody within the flyweight division, the very fact he has a win over me…I’m going to do the whole lot I can to work my manner again, do no matter it takes…
“I hate the truth that man beat me, he’s so poor in so many areas, it bothers me tremendously…after, he mentioned some stuff about ‘I hit like a woman’ and that type of stuff. If I hit like a woman, I don’t know what women you’ve been round, however your face and your nostril was bloodied up after the battle.”
Pantoja is anticipated to return to the cage later this yr towards a to-be-determined contender. Amir Albazi and up to date victor Tatsuro Taira are two prospects for his subsequent title protection.
Erceg defeated Matt Schnell, Alessandro Costa, and David Dvořák earlier than UFC 301. As he prepares for his UFC comeback, he has the champion squarely in his sights.