Steve Erceg scores brutal walk-off KO of Matt Schnell 26 seconds into second round – UFC Vegas 87 Highlights

Aussie standout Steve Erceg scored his fourth straight win inside the Octagon with a walk-off knockout of Matt Schnell in the UFC Vegas 87 main card opener on Saturday.

‘Astro Boy’ entered the contest as a massive -455 favorite and immediately showed why in the opening round, bloodying up Schnell with a brilliant bit of boxing. With Schnell unable to compete on the feet, it felt like it was just a matter of time before Erceg landed the finishing blow.

As it turns out, he didn’t have to wait long.

Less than 30 seconds into the second stanza, Erceg uncorked a massive left hand that caught Shnell on the button and immediately rendered him unconscious.

Official Result: Steve Erceg def. Matt Schnell via KO (strikes) at 0:26 of Round 2.

‘Astro Boy’ moved to 12-1 in his mixed martial arts career with eight of his victories coming by way of finish.

Check Out Highlights From Steve Erceg vs. Matt Schell at UFC Vegas 87:

STEVE ERCEG MAKES MATT SCHNELL GO TO SLEEP #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/pKdi8VuOIh

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 2, 2024

ASTROBOY!

Steve Erceg sleeps Matt Schnell #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/HIPuxEq4vq

— Delinquent MMA (@DelinquentMMA) March 2, 2024

Welcome to the top 10 Steve Erceg! #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/qEtFJoIGdk

— MMANews (@mmanews_com) March 2, 2024

Punches do not land much cleaner than what Steve Erceg just delivered. Beautiful finish, and an “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie” on the way out!!! #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/4uPgIWjd4y

— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) March 2, 2024

Steve Erceg leaving the cage after his knockout win pic.twitter.com/oJvMgnKhFE

— MMA Mania (@mmamania) March 2, 2024