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UFC 301CommentsPremiumErceg’s journey from promising teen to UFC title contender

Sitting down weeks before the biggest night of his life against champion Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg detailed his journey from football star wannabe to one of the best fighters at 56kg in the world.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFCCommentsPremiumVolk says quick riser Erceg is capable of winning UFC title

UFC great Alexander Volkanovski has backed West Australian Steve Erceg to become the latest champion from Down Under, conceding he’s been shocked by the flyweight’s meteoric rise.

Mitchell Woodcock

MMACommentsLocked in! UFC to return to Perth in August

The UFC is returning to Perth for the second time in 18 months, with the world’s biggest mixed martial arts promotion announcing a card will take place at RAC Arena later this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFC CommentsPremium‘I was just clubbing him with it’: Maddalena

Jack Della Maddalena was not going to let a broken arm bring his UFC winning streak to an end as the West Australian fighter spoke for the first time since defeating Gilbert Burns.

Jake Santa Maria

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EXCLUSIVE: Erceg look to become first WA UFC champion

Steve Erceg is on track to complete one of the most remarkable rises in MMA history and become the first WA UFC champion after accepting a fight to take on flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFCCommentsDella Maddalena rockets into top five welterweight rankings

West Australian fighter Jack Maddalena has soared into the top five of the welterweight rankings after his stunning win over former title contender Gilbert Burns at UFC 299 on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFCComments‘I’m the f---ing scariest’: Della Maddalena’s epic triumph

Jack Della Maddalena has proven he is the real deal and a future welterweight world champion, turning around what looked to be a certain defeat to beat former contender Gilbert Burns by TKO at UFC 299.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Della Maddalena lays out plan to welterweight title

West Australian fighter Jack Della Maddalena has outlined a path to the UFC welterweight title as he prepares to step into the octagon against former contender Gilbert Burns on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFCPremiumWA’s Erceg stuns with brutal knockout of top-10 star

West Australian Steve Erceg made an emphatic statement on the UFC’s flyweight division, brutally knocking out top-10 star Matt Schnell at the Apex Centre on Sunday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

MMACommentsPremiumErceg eyes Schnell win to set up potential Perth fight

West Australian UFC star Stephen Erceg has declared he wants to finish Matt Schnell this weekend and take down two-time former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Perth before the year is out.

Mitchell Woodcock

Title lostCommentsAussie star Volkanovski stunned in second-round knockout

Australia's Alexander Volkanovski lost his featherweight title by a round two KO to Span's Ilia Topuria in LA, but Robert Whittaker won his co-main event fight.

Adrian Warren

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MITCHELL JOHNSON CommentsPremium
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Johnson: Young stars show cricket’s future is bright

The summer of cricket was filled with some big surprises that showed there is plenty to look forward to over the coming years, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

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REVEALED: UFC could be back in Perth by end of 2024

The UFC could be back in Perth by the end of the year, with Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti revealing the WA Government was in ‘very positive discussions’ about bringing the octagon returning. 

Josh Zimmerman

UFC fight nightCommentsPremium‘Astroboy’ hopes win over Schnell will rocket him to title

West Australian fighter Steve Erceg is preparing for an all-out war when he finally gets the chance to step into the octagon against Matt Schnell at UFC Fight Night on March 3.

Mitchell Woodcock

23 for 2023CommentsPremium23 of 2023 Part 2: The local stars who dominated headlines

As we head towards the new year, The West Australian is counting down our 23 sports stars of 2023. See 20-16 here.

UFC 295Perth’s Erceg remains undefeated after MSG victory

West Australian Stephen Erceg has survived a second-round scare at Madison Square Garden to remain undefeated in the UFC.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFC 295CommentsErceg says he has no interest in fighting Schnell

West Australian fighter Stephen Erceg has taken a parting shot at fellow flyweight Matt Schnell after the American pulled out of their bout at UFC 295 this weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFCPremium‘Silly decision’: Volkanovski kicked out in title rematch

Australian Alexander Volkanovski has been knocked out in the first round after taking a short-notice rematch with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Adrian Warren

UFC 294CommentsVolkanovski ready for UFC title duel despite short prep

Alex Volkanovski says he had no hesitation in grabbing another chance to fight Islam Makhachev, with the featherweight UFC champ eyeing the lightweight crown.

Melissa Woods

UFC 296CommentsPremiumErceg: ‘I’m three big wins away from UFC title shot’

Stephen Erceg says he is three finishes away from being ready to contend for the UFC Flyweight Championship as he prepares for only his second bout in the Octagon.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFC NochePremiumDella Maddalena wants top 10 main event to round out 2023

WA’s Jack Della Maddalena wants a top-10 fight before the end of the year after he extended his undefeated streak in the UFC to six with a split-decision victory over Kevin Holland in Las Vegas.

Mitchell Woodcock

UFC NocheCommentsPremiumJack’s not looking back ahead of Holland fight

Jack Della Maddalena says he’s motivated by a top 10 spot in the welterweight division and not revenge on Kevin Holland for turning down a fight in Sydney earlier this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Annnnd Neeeeeew!VideoComments‘I’m lost for words,’ UFC rocked by massive title upset

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has gone down in a unanimous decision as Sean Strickland takes his belt in a stunning upset in Sydney.

Jake Santa Maria

UFC 295CommentsPremiumErceg gets his man Schnell in MSG blockbuster

West Australian Stephen Erceg will step into the Octagon once again this year at one of the most famous venues in the world.

Mitchell Woodcock