Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg will face off in a flyweight bout at UFC 305 in Perth, Western Australia. The fight serves as a crucial career junction for both fighters as they aim to bounce back from recent losses.
Kara-France, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand with City Kickboxing, brings a record of 24 wins and 11 losses into the cage. His most recent fight ended in a split decision loss to Amir Albazi in June 2023. Erceg, known as "Astro Boy," fights out of Myaree, Western Australia and has a record of 12 wins and two losses—including a unanimous decision defeat to Alexandre Pantoja in May 2024. Both fighters have demonstrated grit but struggled against top-ranked opponents, which sets up an even footing for this encounter.
| Method of victory | Kai Kara-France | Steve Erceg |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.5 (+550) | 8.5 (+750) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.6 (+265) | 2.2 (+123) |
John Smith is favored with moneyline odds of -150, making him a strong bettor's choice as you'd need to wager $150 to earn a $100 profit. His opponent, Mike Jones, stands as the underdog at +130, offering a chance at $130 on a $100 bet if he pulls off an upset. Decimal odds for Smith and Jones are 1.67 and 2.30, respectively, highlighting Smith’s position as the likely victor in this matchup. In forming betting strategies, focusing on Smith might suggest a safer investment for modest gains while Jones presents higher risk and reward options.
Live coverage for the Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-17 | 18:30 | 21:50 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-17 | 15:30 | 18:50 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-08-17 | 23:30 | 02:50 |
| Australia | 2024-08-18 | 10:30 | 13:50 |
You can watch Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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