Alex Pereira is one of the biggest stars on the current UFC roster, making his name by never turning down a fight no matter who, when or where.
The light-heavyweight champion has sprinted his way to two world titles, making his debut in the octagon as recently as November of 2021.
Within a year of UFC 268, when he won his first promotional outing, he was challenging the legendary Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title at UFC 281.
Pereira’s hard-hitting style, that he takes from the kickboxing world, makes him one of the most exciting fighters on the planet.
He has knocked out seven of his 10 opponents thus far in the UFC, including five winning world title efforts. Let’s take a closer look at the Brazilian icon…
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When is Alex Pereira’s Next Fight?
After five months out of action, Pereira is back in action on Saturday night, March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena. He faces top contender Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313, which is his fourth fight in just 11 months since saving UFC 300 last year.
Fans in the UK can watch the event live on TNT Sport with the main card starting at 3AM UK time. The prelims begin at 1AM, while the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass begin at 11.30PM.
Ankalaev has lost just once in the UFC; a rare last-second submission to Paul Craig in his March 2018 debut. Since then, he has been undefeated save for one minor blemish when he drew with former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282.
For the first time since winning the belt, Pereira is taking on a grappler with the infamous Russian style. His past three opponents; Khalil Rountree Jr, Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill were all better known for their striking credentials.
Alex Pereira UFC 313 Latest Odds
The oddsmakers here at Netbet almost can’t split this main event, with Pereira the slightest favorite at 1.88 on the moneyline. Ankalaev is 1.92 to win outright, likely due to the drastic stylistic difference he offers to other challengers.
The method of victory that seems to be most popular is yet another Pereira decision victory, priced at just 2.65. Meanwhile, Ankalaev by decision is also well liked by bettors at a price of 3.00.
Alex Pereira UFC 313 Betting Tips
What is worth noting in any striker vs grappler matchup is that every round starts on the feet, meaning there is an advantage for the puncher. Pereira is the hardest hitting man in the UFC, scoring even higher than Francis Ngannou at the UFC PI’s punch machine.
He is priced at 1.87 in the Winning Method Double Chance market to win by KO/TKO/DQ or Decision.
However, if Ankalaev can wear Pereira down with his wrestling, it could be a long night. At that stage, the 3.00 on Ankalaev to win by Submission or Decision looks quite attractive.
An outside bet might be an early demolition job from Pereira, we quite like the look of a first or second round knockout at 7.50 or 11 for the more brave punter.
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