Pereira vs Ankalaev Prediction
🔊 The main event of the upcoming UFC 313 tournament, which will take place on March 9 in Nevada, USA, has been announced as the fight between Brazilian Alex Pereira and Russian Magomed Ankalaev. The match holds a championship status and will be in the light heavyweight category. Both athletes are on a long winning streak, which is why all mixed martial arts fans are eagerly anticipating this fight. Will UFC have a new champion? Let's find out.
Alex Pereira Player Overview
The Brazilian fighter, known for his kickboxing skills, began his sports career in this combat sport. After a successful performance at the professional level, he transitioned to MMA, where he caught the attention of the UFC after just four fights. Following two convincing victories in the world's largest organization, he established himself as a serious contender for top positions. To test his level, he was offered a fight against Sean Strickland, who at that time was his sparring partner. Pereira easily handled this challenge, knocking Strickland out in the first round. His bouts with Israel Adesanya attracted special attention, as Pereira had a long-standing rivalry with him dating back to their kickboxing days. After losing the middleweight title, the Brazilian decided to move up to light heavyweight, where he continued to deliver impressive results. Over the course of a year, he secured victories over fighters such as Jan Blachowicz, Jamahal Hill, and Jiri Prochazka, solidifying his status as champion. Last October, "Poatan" defended his belt for the third time, defeating Khalil Rountree. Currently, Alex has 12 wins and 2 losses on his record.
Match Results: Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev Player Overview
The Russian athlete is a versatile fighter, holding the title of Master of Sports in Sambo and International Master of Sports in MMA. He began his professional career in 2014. After achieving success in the WFCA organization, where he became a champion, Ankalaev secured a contract with the UFC. His debut in the UFC was unsuccessful: Magomed suffered his only career defeat, losing to Paul Craig at the end of the fight. However, since then, the Russian has remained undefeated, confidently defeating his opponents, often by knockouts. Among his opponents are well-known fighters such as Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith, and Thiago Santos. The latest opponent he defeated was Aleksandar Rakic, whom Magomed beat at UFC 308. Currently, the Russian ranks first in the UFC rankings in his division. His professional record is 20 wins, one loss, and one draw.
Match Results: Magomed Ankalaev
Editor's Prediction
Pereira's plan will focus on stand-up work and finding a moment for a knockout. Alex will also definitely use his low kicks to slow down his opponent. As for Ankalaev, he is a more versatile fighter. Magomed works excellently with his hands, so he will not concede to his opponent in this aspect. And in case of discomfort in the stand-up, he will certainly utilize his wrestling skills. Considering the above, we recommend betting on Magomed Ankalaev's victory.
