Pereira brings heat to the octagon with 12 wins, 10 by knockout. Highlighted by his recent TKO of Khalil Rountree, Pereira showcases explosive striking power. Facing Ankalaev, who thrives on persistence and precision, all eyes are on whether Pereira's striking prowess can hold against an unbeaten-in-knockouts fighter.
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Alex Pereira : 1.9 (-112)
- Underdog: Magomed Ankalaev : 2.0 (+100)
| Method of victory | Alex Pereira | Magomed Ankalaev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.5 (+150) | 4.7 (+370) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.5 (+650) | 4.2 (+320) |
Alex Pereira enters the fight as a slight favorite with odds at 1.9 (-112). Magomed Ankalaev is the underdog, showing 2.0 (+100) odds. Pereira has a better chance to win by knockout at 2.5 (+150), compared to Ankalaev's 4.7 (+370) for the same method of victory. Winning by decision figures in Ankalaev's favor, offering odds of 4.2 (+320) against Pereira’s longer shot at 7.5 (+650) for points or decision win. Expect action-packed betting on Pereira’s knockout potential and Ankalaev’s decision win edge.
What time is Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev fight
Live coverage for the Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 01:20 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:20 PM |
How and where to watch the Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Fight
You can watch Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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