UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev Expert Predictions

Who will come out on top at UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev 🥊? Dive into expert predictions and fighter analysis now on Sportzino.

Spencer Toth

Updated on February 12, 2025

UFC 313 Pereira vs Ankalaev Expert Predictions

Alex Pereira is back in the main event slot for a star-studded UFC 313 fight card. You can make free UFC predictions on all 11 fights scheduled to go down on Saturday night, and you will not want to miss out on the razor-close UFC odds in the main event. Alex Pereira is the reigning champion and has rattled off five consecutive victories, with his four most recent wins coming in Light Heavyweight title fights. Meanwhile, Magomed Ankalaev has just one loss in his career, and that came with one second left against Paul Craig in his UFC debut. He brings a 13 fight unbeaten streak into this event, but only one of these lengthy win streaks can stay alive after UFC 313. There is a wide variety of high level mixed martial arts fights scheduled for UFC 313, and we have attached expert UFC 313 predictions that you will not want to miss out on. 

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UFC 313 Fight Card

The UFC 313 fight card features several ranked fighters looking to take the next step towards a title shot. In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker face off in a crucial matchup for both men. These two strikers can finish a fight at a moment’s notice, but time is running out to make a run for the title in the twilight of their careers. A loss for either man would likely signify the beginning of the end. King Green and Mauricio Ruffy will create fireworks, but the main card fight at the higher level is between Bruno Silva and Joshua Van. These Flyweights are incredibly fast, and this promises to be a very technical, fast paced fight. 

Weight ClassFighterFighter
Light Heavyweight ChampionshipAlex PereiraMagomed Ankalaev
LightweightJustin GaethjeDan Hooker
LightweightKing GreenMauricio Ruffy
FlyweightBruno SilvaJoshua Van
Women’s Bantamweight Amanda LemosIasmin Lucindo

UFC 313 Odds: Pereira vs Ankalaev

FavoriteUnderdog
Alex Pereira (-113)Magomed Ankalaev (-109)
Justin Gaethje (-158)Dan Hooker (+128)

Who Is the Favorite to Win Pereira vs Ankalaev

The favorite to win Pereira vs Ankalaev is Alex Pereira. The UFC 323 odds are incredibly close, with Pereira coming in as a -113 favorite with Ankalaev as a -109 underdog. It is hard to deny Ankalaev and his massive unbeaten streak, but Alex Pereira’s championship experience in this fight makes him impossible to overlook. He is the heavier hitter, the fan favorite, and the marginal favorite to win at UFC 313. 

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Alex Pereira: Recent Performances and Form

Alex Pereira is a two-division UFC champion and will be looking to extend his dominant run with a victory over Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira has won four straight fights by knockout, including a fight of the year candidate against Khalil Rountree Jr. in late 2024. His fourth round knockout came after he battled through first-round adversity, and it will have gotten him ready to take on a grueling fighter like Ankalaev. 

Pereira has knockout power in his fists like never before seen in the UFC. His ability to land knockout blows with minimal wind up makes him a dangerous man to trade with on the feet. His right hand knocked out tough chins like Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and Khalil Rountree Jr. Ankalaev has never been knocked out before in his career, but there is no doubt Pereira will be hunting for the finish inside the opening rounds against a draining wrestler like Ankalaev. 

Magomed Ankalaev: Recent Performances and Form

Magomed Ankalaev was one second away from being undefeated, and it is incredible how much that loss altered his UFC career. He made his debut back in 2018 and hasn’t lost a fight since being locked up by a triangle choke with one second left in a fight he was dominating. Ankalaev had one other title shot in his career, but a draw against Jan Blachowicz in late 2022 allowed the UFC to push more exciting superstars. Ankalaev most recently knocked out Johnny Walker before grinding out a decision against Aleksander Rakic at UFC 308. 

Ankalaev is from Dagestan, Russia, and it isn’t surprising to see him have a strong wrestling base as a result. However, Ankalaev is not like the other Dagestan UFC contenders, as he can follow it up with devastating blows on the feet, too. He has 10 knockouts and 9 decision wins in his career, with four of those decisions coming in his first 9 fights. His ability to keep his opponents guessing with the takedown threat makes him a very dangerous man on his feet and on the mat. 

Where to Make Free Predictions: Pereira vs Ankalaev

The choice is clear when deciding where to make your free UFC predictions for UFC 313, and that is Sportzino. Sportzino offers competitive odds for all 11 scheduled fights on Saturday night, making it the ideal platform for your UFC 313 predictions. This includes moneylines, round over/under, method of victory props, and even odds for the exact round and method of victory. When making your UFC 313 predictions, be sure to carefully consider the expert picks and predictions before finalizing your choices. 

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Spencer Toth

Full Name: Spencer Toth.

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I started my own sports picks business in 2020 and haven't looked back. I love everything related to sports and am a diehard Toronto sports fan. My passion for creating content that brings casual and hardcore sports fans together is unmatched.

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  • Business Owner — June 2020 — Present.
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Graduated Concordia University with a Bachelor's in Urban Planning and Economics in 2022.

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