For the second time this year, champion Magomed Ankalaev will face top-contender Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 on Saturday. Ankalaev earned the title with a unanimous decision over Pereira at UFC 313 this past March. The main fight card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is set to start at 10 p.m. ET. Ankalaev is currently riding a three-bout winning streak following a no-contest with Johnny Walker in October 2023.
Ankalaev enters as the favorite at -265 (bet $265 to win $100), while Pereira is the underdog at +212 according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili holds a -410 betting line against Cory Sandhagen (+320) in a bantamweight championship bout. Before making any picks for UFC 320, ensure to check out the betting advice from Daniel Vithlani.
Vithlani, also known as Danny Brasco, is a reputable UFC bettor who has consistently won since debuting on SportsLine in January 2023. He has seen significant success, with over $1,500 gained on his main card betting picks.
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Ankalaev, aged 33, is on a dominant streak, winning 12 of his last 14 fights with one draw and one no contest. His last loss was on March 17, 2018, via submission to Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov, which was also his debut in the UFC. Overall, Ankalaev has a professional record of 20-1 since turning pro in January 2014.
In contrast, Pereira, aged 38, ranks 10th in the UFC pound-for-pound list and holds a previous record as the UFC light heavyweight champion with three defenses. He is also the first fighter to win championships in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Predictions for UFC 320
Vithlani has a strong selection for the fight. One highlighted pick is Punahale Soriano (-340) to win against Nikolay Veretennikov (+270) in an early card welterweight matchup. Soriano has honed his skills significantly and is anticipated to exploit Veretennikov’s weaknesses in grappling.
Learn more about the fight card, odds, and predictions on SportsLine and find out who the experts are backing.
