Alex Pereira received’t be the identical man who fought Magomed Ankalaev in March.
After wanting virtually indestructible as a light-weight heavyweight with highlight-reel KOs over Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree, the Brazilian sensation suffered his first setback within the division, surrendering his 205-pound crown to Ankalaev by way of unanimous resolution at UFC 313.
Now, ‘Poatan’ could have an opportunity to redeem himself when the 2 run it again this Saturday evening in Las Vegas.
Pereira’s efficiency the primary time round was shockingly lackluster, although it was later claimed that he had been coping with each sickness and harm forward of their preliminary title tilt.
“And I took this time to relaxation, put together higher, and heal my accidents, to come back again sturdy,” Pereira instructed MMA Junkie when requested in regards to the rematch. “I really feel good now, my physique feels good. So there will certainly be a giant distinction. I don’t know what share I’ll be at on Saturday, however I’m positive I’ll be very properly.”
“Properly, I believe I’m totally different; I’ve been doing issues in another way. It’s the identical factor—champion of two divisions, proper? Few folks have finished that. I did it.”
Oddsmakers favoring Ankalaev to go 2-0 in opposition to alex pereira
Whereas Pereira could also be satisfied that he’ll reclaim the sunshine heavyweight championship at UFC 320, sportsbooks aren’t shopping for it. Because it stands, ‘Poatan’ is trending as a 2-to-1 underdog versus the -265 Ankalaev.
However in case you really feel assured that Pereira will retake the throne, you may get +320 odds on him ending the struggle by way of knockout.
