Last Updated on October 2, 2025 12:35 pm by Erwin Noguera
We couldn’t be more eager for this upcoming numbered UFC event, as the UFC is bringing us an exciting main event in the T-Mobile Arena of Las Vegas, Nevada, with not one world title on the line, but two of them in what are likely to be great fights between the best of the best.
Our main event for the night will be the rematch between the current light Heavyweight Champion, Magomed Ankalaev, as he tries to defend his title against the former belt-holder Alex Pereira in what we expect to be quite an interesting match to see.
Besides the main event, our co-main sees Merab Dvalishvili looking to make his third title defense against Cory Sanghagen, who made his way back to the top and is looking to make the most out of this opportunity.
With Jiri Prochazka facing Khalil Roundtree Jr. on the main card, we also got another fight that could’ve made its own fight night event itself, and we believe that fights are going to be fun from the beginning of the prelims and all the way to the end in this 14-fight card.
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UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 Fight Card Odds and Info
| Magomed Ankalaev -303 | Alex Pereira +238 |
| Merab Dvalishvili -435 | Cory Sandhagen +326 |
| Jiří Procházkavs -179 | Khalil Rountree Jr. +146 |
| Josh Emmett +342 | Youssef Zalal -435 |
| Joe Pyfer -217 | Abus Magomedov +176 |
| Ateba Gautier TBD | Tre’ston Vines TBD |
| Edmen Shahbazyan -303 | André Muniz +228 |
| Farid Basharat -435 | Chris Gutierrez +309 |
| Daniel Santos -133 | Joo Sang Yoo +103 |
| Macy Chiasson -185 | Yana Santos +145 |
| Patchy Mix -294 | Jakub Wikłacz +222 |
| Punahele Soriano -233 | Nikolay Veretennikov +179 |
| Ramiz Brahimaj +224 | Austin Vanderford -294 |
| Veronica Hardy -714 | Brogan Walker +430 |
| When? | Saturday, October 4th, at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT |
| Where? | The T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Where Can I Watch it? | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira
Why Bet on Magomed Ankalaev?
In the first fight, Ankalaev attempted to mix in his wrestling but struggled to secure successful takedowns and gain valuable control time on the ground. Instead, he resorted to pinning Pereira against the fence and inflicting damage there.
Ankalaev’s game plan wasn’t entirely flawed, but it seems he underestimated Pereira’s takedown defense. Therefore, we expect him to adopt more of a striking strategy this weekend, especially since Pereira knows Ankalaev will likely want to incorporate wrestling into his approach.
Why Bet on Alex Pereira?
In the first fight, Pereira appeared somewhat frozen, relying on a simplistic game plan that primarily targeted Ankalaev’s legs, with little else in his approach. While Pereira’s strategy of targeting the leg kicks was sound, it ultimately fell short; he only landed 11 head strikes during the fight, which is alarmingly low for someone considered “the most dangerous kickboxer in the UFC.”
Final Betting Analysis: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira
Regarding the upcoming rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, the main concern is that we do not expect to see anything new from either fighter. Neither has fought since their last encounter, so we have no insight into any new tools they’ve developed, style changes they’ve implemented, or improvements they’ve made—absolutely nothing has been demonstrated.
What we can derive is that, when it comes to effectiveness, Ankalaev is likely to defend his title for another round. Pereira is getting older, and typically, older fighters who are primarily one-dimensional (like kickboxers) tend to struggle. Ankalaev, on the other hand, likely possesses a broader range of skills in his arsenal, which could enable him to secure another victory, even if he resorts to repeating the game plan from their first fight.
UFC 320: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
Why Bet on Merab Dvalishvili?
Dvalishvili is coming off a string of fantastic wins, but also, most importantly, his title reign has been absolutely legendary.
Merab is someone who is relatively well-rounded but doesn’t have the skill or ability to fight against Sandhagen on the feet, so expect to see a very classic Dvalishvili mauling here as he goes for 30 to 40 takedowns against the much taller and trickier striker in Sandhagen.
If Dvalishvili goes for a takedown, expect Sandhagen to attack the neck, or a submission off his back, anything to make this an arduous battle for the Georgian.
Why Bet on Cory Sandhagen?
Cory Sandhagen is coming off a brilliant submission victory over Deiveson Figueiredo, and many of us expected Figueiredo to be the one attempting to submit him; however, that did not happen.
Sandhagen has always been considered a dark horse in the division, as he consistently finds ways to challenge even the most dominant fighters. This was evident in his fight against Umar Nurmagomedov. Although Sandhagen lost, he made it extremely difficult for Umar, and while we believe Sandhagen might lose this upcoming fight if it goes to the judges, he is still likely to have his moments in the cage.
Sandhagen’s striking is, without a doubt, his biggest advantage, as he is a more diverse and sharper striker than Merab Dvalishvili. However, Merab’s relentless forward pressure could neutralize Sandhagen’s striking output, making it a challenging fight for him.
Final Betting Analysis: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
Dvalishvili is known for his outstanding cardio, but Cory Sandhagen is championship-ready. He has significantly improved his entire skill set to a dangerous level. Submitting Figueiredo is no easy feat, and Sandhagen has historically been one of the sharpest strikers in the division. This skill gap makes Sandhagen a potentially dangerous opponent for Dvalishvili.
While Merab’s high volume of takedowns and pressure with his wrestling will likely lead him to victory, Sandhagen does have a slim chance to create an upset.
UFC 320: Jiří Procházkavs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Why Bet on Jiří Procházkavs?
Prochazka is coming off a solid win against Jamahal Hill. However, winning against Hill nowadays isn’t big news since Hill is a mock contender.
Prochazka has somewhat settled down in his fighting style. He was once an extremely wild fighter, relying heavily on explosiveness and showing minimal technique. While this approach has worked well for him in his career, we believe that toning down his wildness is a bit of a gamble.
Now, he appears to be a more patient fighter, which can be a positive trait for some. However, to us, this shift suggests that what once set him apart from other fighters may be diminishing. If he becomes too tactical and overly cautious, he risks becoming hesitant and allowing Rountree to gain an advantage on the scorecards simply by being more active.
Prochazka is dangerous at all ranges, but he is especially effective at the straight striking range. This allows him to safely land his straight right punches and set up head kicks, which could disrupt Rountree’s forward aggression. Rountree will need to fight at a higher pace than usual to close the distance and unleash his own combinations.
Why Bet on Khalil Rountree Jr.?
Rountree is the one more capable of winning a long, drawn-out fight against Jiri, with the only threat to that win being the fact that Prochazka can deal some significant damage and make Rountree’s face all bloodied, perhaps leading to a medical stoppage.
Leg kicks will be key in shutting down Prochazka’s power for the most part, as well as short combinations and blitzes. He needs to time a flurry by luring out an attack from Prochazka, not letting him reset in time to try to attack again.
Rountree essentially needs to be patient and perhaps try to overwhelm Prochazka through feints, draw out an attack, then time a blitz after a missed strike from Prochazka.
Final Betting Analysis: Jiří Procházkavs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Rountree needs to keep this fight clean and at his own pace because if he lets Prochazka build momentum, thenhe’sgoing to be in trouble, as he is known for absorbing a lot of damage in his career. However, you don’t want to absorb anything damaging from Prochazka.
UFC 320: Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal
Why Bet on Josh Emmett?
Emmett is perhaps the simplest fighter to break down. He’s the Derrick Lewis of the Featherweight division, and we genuinely mean that in only one way, and that’s that he has punching power and nothing more.
He is, for the most part, a punching bag with the profound ability to launch that thunderous right hand and put absolutely anyone to sleep, but given that Zalal is much younger, much faster, taller, longer, and just a lot more well-rounded than Emmett, we expect this fight to look not at all competitive.
Why Bet on Youssef Zalal?
Zalal is coming off a fight against Calvin Kattar and just systematically broke down the NEC fighter.
Because Emmett only wrestles under desperation to avoid strikes, we expect a knee up the middle after a few punches up top, or even feints, to be the major strike that deals the biggest damage against Emmett, because Zalal does have a significant height advantage, and he is very diverse with his strikes.
Overall, we believe Zalal’s going to outstrike and outvolume Emmett here, with the legitimate only threat being that overhand right coming from Emmett.
Final Betting Analysis: Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal
The only threat to Zalal is Emmet’s overhand right. There is no other secret attack that Emmett will try to use; he is very predictable, and whilst his overhand right has been a successful weapon throughout his career, we do think that age is going to take its toll on him.
If he starts to get outstruck, he’ll wrestle, and Zalal is fairly good on the ground both offensively and defensively, so we don’t expect Zalal to really suffocate under the top control of Emmett. Still, we believe Emmett will land those takedowns because he is a very physically strong fighter.
The longer the match goes, the better it will look for Zalal.
UFC 320: Joe Pyfer vs. Abus Magomedov
Why Bet on Joe Pyfer?
Pyfer is coming off what may be one of the best wins of his career, having defeated Kelvin Gastelum and knocked him down multiple times. This is an exceptionally rare achievement that confirms Pyfer’s incredible punching power.
In this upcoming fight, Pyfer holds an advantage in nearly every aspect, except for speed. While he possesses significant power and is an imposing fighter, Magomedov is skillful at moving in and out of range, making him a difficult target to track.
It’s worth noting that Pyfer represents a step up in competition compared to Magomedov’s previous opponents. While we expect the fight to be quite competitive, we believe that Pyfer’s power advantage will be the primary difference-maker.
Why Bet on Abus Magomedov?
Magomedov is coming off a string of victories against Michel Pereira, Brunno Ferreira and Warlley Alves, and we think we’re going to see a bit of a rinse and repeat of his last fights, in which he may look good intermittently, but the moment he gets hit with something nasty, he tends to back up a fair bit and that’s basically what Pyfer is going to try and accomplish.
Now, Magomedov’s a very bladed or wide stance fighter, he likes to lean back and away from strikes defensively, and we do think the main weapon of Magomedov, that front teep kick, is going to be a key to victory here, as that is a range finder but also a defensive shield to keep Pyfer at “arms” length.
Magomedov needs to be the bully in this fight to win because pressure is key when fighting a power puncher.
Final Betting Analysis: Joe Pyfer vs. Abus Magomedov
We expect Pyfer to maintain consistent forward pressure to disrupt the flow and rhythm that Magomedov relies on to win. Based on what we know about Pyfer, he will likely disrupt Magomedov’s rhythm by landing effective strikes, forcing him to back up and retreat. This strategy will target Magomedov’s cardio and compel him to fight defensively.
The fighter who controls the pace of the match is likely to emerge victorious, and we believe that fighter will be Pyfer.
UFC 320: Ateba Gautier vs. Tre’ston Vines
Why Bet on Ateba Gautier?
Gautier is one of the most hyped middleweight prospects in the UFC, earning his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series and backing it up with two first-round finishes in his first two UFC outings. He fights with power—7 of his eight wins are by KO/TKO— and carries high striking metrics.
Standing at 6’4″ and competing with a switch stance, he holds physical advantages in reach and angles over many opponents.
Why Bet on Tre’ston Vines?
Vines steps in on short notice and makes his UFC debut, riding a four-fight win streak, with the last three finishes coming inside two rounds. He brings a balanced finishing profile: 6 wins by KO/TKO, one by submission, and three by decision. At 6’0″, he gives up height to Gautier but is battle-tested in regional circuits and known for finishing fights. His challenge will be handling early pressure and avoiding being overwhelmed while executing his own game plan.
Final Betting Analysis: Ateba Gautier vs. Tre’ston Vines
This clash is bound to end up in a KO, likely to happen from Gautier, who is taking on a very late replacement regional fighter who doesn’t belong in the UFC just yet.
Expect Gautier to look a lot better than Vines; this is far from a competitive fight.
UFC 320: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. André Muniz
Why Bet on Edmen Shahbazyan?
Shahbazyan is entering this fight with back-to-back wins against Petroski and Budka. While we could highlight his excellent kickboxing skills and the power he brings as a striker, it’s equally important to acknowledge the significant improvements he has made in his takedown defense. Addressing this weakness in his game will be crucial for his success against the one-dimensional grappler, André Muniz.
However, once the fight goes to the ground, Shahbazyan will be in Muniz’s territory. He will likely need to defend against Muniz’s submission attempts and positional advancements, which could further drain his cardio and limit his striking power.
Why Bet on André Muniz?
Muniz has been a fascinating fighter to watch. While he is effective with his grappling and submissions, he tends to struggle on his feet. He can deal damage, like most fighters, but his striking is somewhat one-dimensional, making him much more effective when he can rely on his grappling skills.
One problem with Muniz is that many of his losses have come by knockout. This is a significant concern because Shahbazyan is a heavy-handed kickboxer, which means he may find it relatively easy to secure a knockout against Muniz.
Final Betting Analysis: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. André Muniz
Shahbazyan is going to be absolutely teeing off against Muniz, and he will catch the chin and perhaps end the fight within the first two rounds. However, he has to go strong, as he does suffer from cardio problems, especially if he’s being pushed around and has to fight an uphill battle.
Muniz is capable of getting multiple takedowns off, as we have seen when he fought Park, but we think he might have difficulty against Shahbazyan, as we don’t believe the latter will allow openings for Muniz to go for it.
UFC 320: Farid Basharat vs. Chris Gutierrez
Why Bet on Farid Basharat?
Basharat is coming off an undefeated streak, but it is very fair to say that Gutierrez will be Basharat’s toughest challenge to date.
As a striker, he’s relatively fine, capable of dealing some damage on the feet through long strikes and a variety of kicks, but where he shines is with his wrestling.
One thing that Basharat has to be careful of is the leg kicks though, because Gutierrez is fantastic at chopping down those legs and totally removing the explosiveness that Basharat may be required to use to wrestle, so if Gutierrez attacks the legs when Basharat is looking to time an entry, it may be used to dissuade Basharat from even attempting to enter without a more technical set up.
Why Bet on Chris Gutierrez?
Gutierrez is a bit tricky to predict, as he sometimes doesn’t fight the way we expect him to. He tends to avoid being the one to initiate action and often refrains from throwing leg kicks.
In this fight, he needs to stay alert; otherwise, Basharat will have the freedom to close the distance and secure takedown positions.
We anticipate that Gutierrez will employ a defensive game plan during the first round. He is likely to utilize a lot of lateral movement and throw some jabs, focusing on sticking and moving while landing singular strikes to deter Basharat. This strategy will help Gutierrez and his team get a better read on Basharat’s movements and entry points.
Final Betting Analysis: Farid Basharat vs. Chris Gutierrez
We expect Basharat to fight as he always does because anything else will likely result in him getting clipped by the brilliant boxing of Gutierrez, and the typical way that Basharat fights is to wrestle in high volume and with high pressure; he’s the wrestler of the Basharat brothers, and he has achieved a lot of success doing just that.
Basharat’s 3-round cardio and pace are pretty frenetic, and we believe that Gutierrez is going to be fighting a little bit of an uphill battle if he does start slow.
UFC 320: Daniel Santos vs. Joo Sang Yoo
Why Bet on Daniel Santos?
Santos is an intriguing fighter to discuss. While he doesn’t possess any exceptional skills on his feet, he does throw a lot of volume and has a diverse array of striking techniques. However, much of his effectiveness is undermined by his hittability and a somewhat questionable chin.
In his last fight, Santos faced issues on the scale, as he typically fights at 135 pounds. Although he managed to make weight on his second attempt, he still appeared to have added unnecessary bulk and was undersized compared to his opponent.
During his bout against Lee, Santos performed exceptionally well, successfully implementing takedowns and effectively neutralizing the main advantage that Lee had over him.
Why Bet on Joo Sang Yoo?
Yoo appears to be more well-rounded than Lee, but we still have some reservations since he is relatively new to the UFC. His knockout victory over Jeka Saragih isn’t particularly impressive, especially considering the direction Saragih’s career is headed—at this point, even a mosquito could potentially knock him out.
Yoo is somewhat of an “as-advertised” fighter; he hits incredibly hard and has an aggressive fighting style, often taking hits to deliver his own damage. Sometimes, that approach is all it takes to become a star.
Final Betting Analysis: Daniel Santos vs. Joo Sang Yoo
Given that Santos has the hand speed and propensity to throw and land his combinations, we think Yoo is going to be very much tested on the feet, especially with his quite open stance and his hands and arms being quite far from any semblance of a defensive shell.
With that said, though, Yoo did look sharp when he fought Saragih; he looked like the South Korean Conor McGregor, just picking his shots and firing away at the perfect time, and that could allow him to steamroll Santos here.
UFC 320: Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos
Why Bet on Macy Chiasson?
Chiasson is coming off a disappointing loss to Ketlen Vieira, where she was effectively held against the cage and controlled for a significant portion of the fight. She appeared out of her depth, and this isn’t the first time she has seemed somewhat lost in the octagon.
Now, as this fight takes place at 135 pounds, there are some concerns since her weight consistency has been an issue. When she has made weight, she has often looked noticeably drained.
While we’re not suggesting that these factors will definitely lead to an upset—especially considering that Santos presents a unique challenge—Chiasson is intriguing. She has the potential to dominate and secure a victory, but she may not fully realize her own strength in the matchup.
Why Bet on Yana Santos?
Santos has a fair chance of giving Chiasson a lot of trouble, provided she doesn’t engage in the clinch for too long, as we consider Chiasson to be extremely strong in that position.Santos is a very technical kickboxer with the ability to mix in takedowns and other techniques, but we haven’t seen her win against decent opponents in quite some time.
If Chiasson is focused and performs to her full potential, unlike her last fight against Vieira, we believe she poses a significant threat. However, if she is unable to adapt and gets shut down, we can see Santos doing quite well at making the fight difficult for Chiasson.
Final Betting Analysis: Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos
Santos is likely to excel in terms of speed and volume, as she is skilled at quickly closing the distance, landing a few strikes, and then circling away. However, her biggest challenge in this fight will be Chiasson’s knee strikes, particularly since Chiasson is the taller fighter. Chiasson’s striking style is unique and somewhat unpredictable; it can be wild at times, but when her attacks connect, she can deliver significant damage. Overall, we predict that Chiasson is on track to win this matchup.
UFC 320: Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wikłacz
Why Bet on Patchy Mix?
Mix is coming off a fairly interesting but long-awaited debut during the UFC 316 event, and whilst he was somewhat outstruck by Bautista, he still held his own somewhat and had his own moments on the feet, although it was far and few compared to Mix.
We do think that in this particular fight, thanks to any adjustment he has made since his last fight, we will see that Mix will be the superior striker in this fight, or at least the one who’s more willing to strike and exchange punches.
Why Bet on Jakub Wikłacz?
Wiklacz is relatively new to the UFC, but looking at his record, it’s clear he has a strong motivation to wrestle. The fact that he has lost twice by knockout and has no knockout victories is notable.
However, once the fight goes to the ground, we are likely to see some elite-level grappling. Wiklacz has impressive skills and can attack with various submissions from different positions. While Mix is also an excellent submissions specialist, we wonder if he might meet his match if the fight hits the mat.
Wiklacz has a strong incentive to secure takedowns, as this is his primary path to victory. However, given both fighters’ grappling credentials, we anticipate that they may remain standing. Mix appears to be more comfortable and confident on his feet, which could make him more assertive during the fight.
Final Betting Analysis: Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wikłacz
This fight will be a striking bout because both fighters are top-level grapplers who have a whole heap of submission wins to their name.
We really expect Mix to look like the one who’s more battle-tested and more of a veteran, as his experience in that fight, being against Bautista, isgoing to pay off relatively large here.
UFC 320: Punahele Soriano vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
Why Bet on Punahele Soriano?
Soriano is abit of a powerhouse when he fights. He likes to march forward and throw some huge punches in a crashing style, but recently, we have seen a bit of an upgrade, or perhaps a change in his style, so that he’s a bit more well-rounded.
If the fight remains standing, Soriano can absolutely battle through adversity; he can take shots and fire back with some war chief mentality, and it’s always beautiful to see, but again, he does take shots, so we do expect that we’ll see a bit of a wrestle-heavy game plan from Soriano.
Why Bet on Nikolay Veretennikov?
Veretennikov is a pretty dangerous threat on the feet; he’s long and rangy and is capable of tagging up Soriano at jabbing/kicking range, but there is one thing that we always notice when we watch Veretennikov that will likely be evident in his fight this weekend, and that’s his susceptibility to getting taken down.
Those body strikes that we suspect Veretennikov is going to use are going to be much more effective than striking Soriano’s head because Soriano has a ridiculously good chin, so attacking the body is an ideal goal for Veretennikov here and may be a major contributing factor to him winning this fight and upsetting the odds.
Final Betting Analysis: Punahele Soriano vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
Veretennikov’s height is perhaps his biggest weakness in this particular fight, as Soriano is typically quick when entering the takedown at the hips, so it’s possible that early on Veretennikov may be forced to fight off his back during that first round with some potential takedown defence adjustments in the later rounds; however, we think this will favor Soriano in the end.
UFC 320: Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Austin Vanderford
Why Bet on Ramiz Brahimaj?
Brahimaj is coming off back-to-back wins against Mickey Gall and Billy Ray Goff, interesting names to have wins over, and for the duration of those fights, Brahimaj looked somewhat good; however, there is one glaring problem that is screaming at me regarding this matchup, and that’s the fact that Brahimaj historically struggles against superior grapplers.
Brahimaj’s got beautiful boxing, and it comes fast and powerful, but he’s a submission specialist at heart, and that just means he gives up the takedown defence because he’s essentially welcoming people into his realm.
Why Bet on Austin Vanderford?
Vanderford has only one win in the UFC, but his most impressive trait is his incredible activity from the top position. He attacks relentlessly, and since Brahimaj may attempt to control Vanderford by tying him up, this strategy could actually keep Vanderford in top control, ultimately helping him win the round.
If Brahimaj is unable to tie up Vanderford’s arms or maneuver him into a position that allows for a submission attempt, he could very well end up getting finished by TKO.
Final Betting Analysis: Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Austin Vanderford
Brahimaj often struggles to stand back up when he is in bottom guard. Given Vanderford’s highly aggressive takedowns, we anticipate that Brahimaj will likely find himself on his back again, facing a competent grappler who could either control him for over eight minutes or successfully secure a finish.
Overall, we believe this fight will favor Vanderford and result in his victory.
UFC 320: Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker
Why Bet on Veronica Hardy?
Hardy is coming off a tough loss to Moura. Her biggest issue during that fight was her takedown defense, which fell far short of what was needed against a grappling-heavy opponent like Moura. While the fight was taking place on the feet, Hardy performed relatively well; she outstruck Moura and effectively varied her targets. However, despite her success in striking, her inability to defend against takedowns ultimately led to her defeat.
Why Bet on Brogan Walker?
Walker is currently 0-2 in the UFC, with both of her fights being against Iasmin Lucindo and Juliana Miller. More importantly, she hasn’t fought in a couple of years, give or take a few months.
This raises concerns about her readiness for the upcoming fight; at her age, she may either be coming in partially retired or dealing with injuries. Having two years off to address injuries is always a red flag.
Walker isn’t known for being a high-volume striker; she has yet to land more than a 30% strike rate. It’s hard to believe that she will have success against Hardy, especially when Hardy is likely to methodically break her down with well-timed combinations and setups.
Final Betting Analysis: Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker
Hardy won’t need to worry about her takedown defense in this fight because Walker isn’t exactly a wrestler, she is more of a kickboxer than anything else and that plays heavily into Hardy’s favour who, since returning to the UFC, has displayed a major upgrade to her own striking acumen and we think she’s going to be the much more effective fighter.
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