MMA Match Preview: Steve Erceg (12-4-0) vs. Ode’ Osbourne (13-8-0, 1 NC)

Matchup Overview

Originally scheduled to face Alex Perez and then Hyun Sung Park, Steve Erceg (12-4-0) now faces Ode Osbourne (13-8-0, 1 NC) in a late-notice matchup that has shifted from flyweight to bantamweight. Erceg, a former title challenger, is looking to snap a three-fight losing streak against elite competition, including Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja. Osbourne, known for his explosive striking and unpredictable style, enters off a second-round KO win over Luis Gurule and hopes to build momentum after years of inconsistency.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Steve Erceg	Ode Osbourne
Nickname	“Astroboy”	“The Jamaican Sensation”
Record	12-4-0	13-8-0 (1 NC)
Age	30	33
Height	5’8″ (173 cm)	5’7″ (170 cm)
Reach	68″ (173 cm)	73″ (185 cm)
Stance	Orthodox	Southpaw
Gym	Wilkes Academy	Syndicate MMA
Nationality	Australia	Jamaica / USA

Key Stats & Style Breakdown

Category	Erceg	Osbourne
Significant Strikes/Min	4.45	3.20
Striking Accuracy	46%	40%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	4.03	3.82
Strike Defense	52%	46%
Takedowns/15 Min	0.84	0.30
Takedown Accuracy	26%	28%
Takedown Defense	63%	65%
Submission Attempts/15 Min	0.3	0.6

Erceg is the more technical and composed fighter, with solid fundamentals and a balanced attack. Osbourne is a wild card—fast, flashy, and dangerous early, but vulnerable to pressure and grappling.

Recent Fight History

Steve Erceg: Lost to Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision in a five-round war. Landed 119 of 282 total strikes, showing durability and volume against a former champion.

Ode Osbourne: Defeated Luis Gurule via second-round KO. Landed 18 of 43 significant strikes, including a clean headshot finish.