Steve Erceg vs Alessandro Costa Betting Preview: UFC 295
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STEVE ERCEG VS ALESSANDRO COSTA FACTS
When is UFC 295? Saturday 11th November, 2023 - 00:00 (UK)
Where is UFC 295? Madison Square Garden, New York (US)
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What channel is UFC 295 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC 295? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
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!
STEVE ERCEG VS ALESSANDRO COSTA LOWDOWN
Steve Erceg (10-1) had a dream debut back in June. He replaced Matt Schnell to take on David Dvorak back at UFC 289. He was a huge underdog and pulled off the upset earning a unanimous decision which extended his streak to nine.
Ironically, he was scheduled to fight Schnell who had to pull out again. Up steps Alessandro Costa (13-3) who’s debut did not quite go so well. He met Amir Albazi in December last year and got knocked out in the third round. However, he responded perfectly by returning the favour and knocking out Jimmy Flick back in June.
STEVE ERCEG VS ALESSANDRO COSTA PREDICTION
Erceg has choked his way into the UFC and his striking continues to improve. Although Costa hits like a truck, we can see the Aussie testing his metal on the feet.
Erceg can throw Costa off with his volume and if he can secure a takedown, he will be in is element. However, he will have to work hard to find the neck of Costa as he is also a very strong grappler.
Erceg is the favourite with a full training camp behind him. He is also very durable and we can see his leg kicks adding up and testing the damaged chin of Costa. The worry for him is that his defence is suspect and Costa has the power to rearrange his face.
That said, the Aussie is durable and he has enough skills of the feet and on the ground to win the exchanges, but he cannot to afford to eat anything clean.
Prediction: Erceg via Decision
Value bet: Costa via KO/TKO
