Noche UFC 3 – Alessandro Costa vs Alden Coria: Veteran finisher Costa welcomes former Fury FC champ Coria on short notice. Will Costa’s BJJ and compact boxing smother Coria’s rangy striking and scrambles?
Matchup Flyweight (125 lb)
Tale of the Tape
Age: 29
Height: 5’4" (163 cm)
Reach: 67" (170 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Camp: Lobo Gym MMA
Base: BJJ / Counter Boxing
Country: 🇧🇷Brazil
Age
Height
Reach
Stance
Camp
Base
Country
Age: 27
Height: 5’8" (173 cm)
Reach: 67" (170 cm)
Stance: —
Camp: 4oz. Fight Club
Base: Striker / Scrambler
Country:
United States🇺🇸
Note: Some debut metrics (e.g., stance) may update with official postings.
Recent Form Last 5 fights
Alessandro Costa
- W vs Kevin Borjas — KO/TKO (1:35 R2), UFC 301 (May 4, 2024)
- L vs Steve Erceg — DEC (UD), UFC 295 (Nov 11, 2023)
- W vs Jimmy Flick — TKO (1:03 R2), UFC Fight Night (Jun 17, 2023)
- L vs Amir Albazi — TKO (2:13 R3), UFC Fight Night (Dec 17, 2022)
- W vs Carlos Gomez — KO/TKO (0:12 R1), Lux 27 (Oct 14, 2022)
Alden Coria
- W vs German Orpineda Ponce — TKO (3:21 R2), Fury FC 104 (May 25, 2025)
- NC vs Paris Moran — Overturned (originally TKO R1 3:12), Fury FC 100 (Jan 12, 2025)
- W vs Chris Ocon — TKO (2:22 R2), Fury FC 98 (Nov 3, 2024)
- W vs Jose Leon — SUB (Arm-Triangle 2:58 R2), Fury FC 92 (Jun 16, 2024)
- W vs Rashaad Robinson — TKO (1:05 R2), LFA 101 (Mar 12, 2021)
Former Fury FC flyweight champion; enters UFC on a 3-fight unbeaten run (NC included).
Styles, Strengths & Weaknesses
Alessandro Costa
- Strengths: Tight pocket boxing, heavy calf kicks; strong top control; armbar/RNC chains; explosive entries.
- Weaknesses: Shorter reach vs taller flyweights; hittable during extended trades; brawl-prone when hunting finishes.
- Game Plan: Pressure to fence → change levels; invest in leg kicks; ride topside to GNP → submission opportunities.
Alden Coria
- Strengths: Long frame for 125; sharp straight shots and kicks; balanced finishing (TKO/Sub); experienced in Fury 5-rounders.
- Weaknesses: UFC-level TDD/grappling unproven; squares on exits; short-notice debut.
- Game Plan: Keep long—jab/calf/body kicks; urgent underhooks and pivots off fence; counter when Costa steps in.
Win Conditions
Costa
- Leg-kick investment + level-changes to top control.
- Back takes in scrambles → armbar/RNC chains.
- Short hooks off clinch breaks to win optics.
Coria
- First-layer TDD with immediate counters down the pipe.
- Keep exchanges at kick range; avoid prolonged clinches.
- Capitalize early before Costa settles into top control.
Prediction
Pick: Alessandro Costa by Submission (Round 2)
Confidence: ~65% — market strongly favors Costa; Coria’s early speed keeps upset equity live.
FAQ
Markets and previews heavily favor Alessandro Costa (around −450); our pick is SUB in Round 2.
Prelims begin 19:00 GMT, main card 22:00 GMT on Sat, 13 Sep 2025.