MMA Preview – Uros Medic vs Aalon Cruz at UFC 259
UROS MEDIC VS AALON CRUZ FACTS
When is UFC 259? Sunday 7th March, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 259? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 259? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC 259 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 259? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UROS MEDIC VS AALON CRUZ LOWDOWN
Uros Medic (6-0) makes his anticipated debut protecting his unbeaten record. He racked up five wins for the Alaska Fighting Championship over the course of three years, so he was still completely unproven. However, he met Mikey Gonzalez on the Contender Series in August last year and looked exceptional finishing him with a thunderous body kick in the first round.
Aalon Cruz (8-3) made a similar statement on the Contender Series in July 2019 when he caught Steve Nguyen with a picture-perfect flying knee folding him to the canvas. However, he only made his UFC debut a year ago where he suffered the first knockout of his career getting caught up in a Spike Carlyle rampage.
UROS MEDIC VS AALON CRUZ PREDICTION
Both men are big rangy lightweights and Cruz is even moving up from featherweight. They are both dangerous and aggressive strikers which will create a thrilling scrap. Cruz is used to to being the bigger fighter and will still boast a significant seven-inch reach advantage up a division, but he will not be used to fighting guys as big as Medic.
Medic is the favourite and is expected to win the stand-up battle but although Cruz has not fought in a year, you cannot count him out as he has the power to cause Medic problems. We back Medic to get the job done on the feet and may even finish Cruz off with a submission if he rocks him but there is still value in Cruz as the underdog.
Prediction: Medic via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Cruz via KO/TKO
