The UFC light heavyweight title will be on the line in Las Vegas this Saturday night as Alex Pereira faces off against Magomed Ankalaev. The win would mark a significant milestone, as it would allow Pereira to break Jon Jones’ undefeated title defense record.
Pereira’s victory could potentially set him up for a fight with ‘Bones’ or Tom Aspinall in the future, according to UFC boss Dana White. However, only time will tell if that will happen.
Our Bloody Elbow staff have weighed-in on the prediction, and their opinions differ widely. Jordan Ellis believes Pereira has a 50/50 chance of retaining his title, but expects him to get knocked out. Donagh Corby thinks Ankalaev has a slight edge in terms of power and believes he will win the fight by decision.
Tom Llewellyn predicts an early stalemate before Pereira gains momentum, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Jamie Theodosi is more pessimistic, believing Ankalaev’s grappling skills will be too much for Pereira.
Despite differing predictions, one thing is clear: Alex Pereira must be perfect to secure a victory against Magomed Ankalaev.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/03/06/alex-pereira-vs-magomed-ankalaev-bloody-elbow-staff-predictions-highlight-clear-ufc-313-favorite