The UFC 295 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will be the talk of the sport this week. They will headline a 13-fight card that features other big names like Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. So ahead of the event, we preview the Pereira vs Prochazka fight and see who will come out on top.
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Prochazka vs Pereira will undoubtedly be the main attraction this weekend. Despite an interim heavyweight title clash on the card, the light-heavyweight title clash has stolen the headlines. And for good reason. Given the style of fighting of the two fighters, we can expect an incredible contest.
UFC 295 Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira – Preview, Prediction and Latest Betting Odds
Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira Preview and Prediction for UFC 295
Prochazka enters the octagon for the first time in over a year. His last fight came back in June 2022, where he won the title against Glover Teixeira. Pereira, on the other hand, will enter the octagon on the back of an impressive victory over Jan Blachowicz. Therefore, he has more momentum.
If we compare their physical attributes, Prochazka stands at 6’3”, has a 80” punching reach, and a 45” leg reach. Pereira, on the other hand, stands at 6’4”, has a 79” punching reach, and a 44” leg reach. Therefore, they match up fairly evenly on the physical aspect.
When we look at their numbers, both fighters are striking heavy fighters. Prochazka lands over 5.7 significant strikes per minute at 58% accuracy. However, he gets only 0.38 takedowns per fifteen minutes. Pereira lands 5.1 significant strikes per minute, at 68% accuracy. However, he gets just 0.22 takedowns per fifteen minutes. Therefore, we can expect a striking masterclass.
Our prediction: Jiri Prochazka beats Alex Pereira via decision
Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira latest betting odds
According to the official betting odds of the UFC, surprisingly Alex Pereira goes into the contest as the favorite. The Brazilian is a -155 favorite while Prochazka is a +130 favorite. Therefore, those who want to make a quick buck from UFC 295 have their work cut out for them.
However, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as anything can happen in the fight.
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen at UFC 295 Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira. Who do you think will come out on top on Saturday?
