Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will meet for Ankalaev’s light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 320 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.

Pereira in Largest Underdog Spot of UFC Career

Tom Aspinall recently told TNT Sports that Alex Pereira was given matchups that “were quite favorable” until he had to defend his belt against Magomed Ankalaev earlier this year. “Poatan” doesn’t agree with the UFC heavyweight champion’s assessment.

LAS VEGAS – Alex Pereira isn't counting his chickens before they hatch, or in this case, he's not shining the belt before it's his.

Pereira has been largely dismissive of Ankalaev and his threat, insisting that the current champ is far from being his toughest opponent. And the Russian also falls short when it comes to the scariest, judging by some of ‘Poatan’s’ past remarks…

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