Forecasts and analysis before the Battle of Ankalaev-Perreyra...

Predictions have intensified ahead of the central UFC 320 clash, and public opinion has split into two camps. In analyses published in international media, one question is at the center of attention: whose plan works continuously in five rounds? Several well-known publications have issued their conclusions on this matter.

"MMA Junkie" sees the scenario as decided by points: they believe that Alex Perreyra will not lose the advantage in rounds, taking advantage of his variation in timing and strikes at a long distance. The combination of perreyra-style kalf-kicks, right-handed feints, and left-handed "strike-lock" forces the opponent to be cautious in defense. In this case, not the decisive advantage until the end of the fight, but the accumulated points can become the decisive factor.

"Bloody Elbow," on the contrary, nominates Magomed Ankalayev as the winner by judges' decision. The focus here is on discipline and positional control: Ankalayev is expected to capture the center, increase pressure in the corners, "melt" time in the clinch, and expand the immunity zone. His readiness for a counter-attack, keeping the tempo in his hands through direct left-right shots, can limit the opponent's "explosive" moments. If a convenient door opens to enter the ground, then even there, the main plan is to turn the round in one's direction through small control actions.

Yahoo Sports, on the other hand, chose a somewhat dangerous, but potentially victorious path: a scenario where Alex Perreyra ends in a knockout. Perreyra's physical strength, momentary speed, and the ability to "sensitize" an opponent's mistake provided the basis for this idea. If a large blow occurs in the early stages of the fight, especially if the door opens for handshots that restrict movement with calf kicks and then "raise" upwards - the probability of a knockout increases naturally.

Nevertheless, there is a common point in all three areas: risk management. For Ankalayev - maintaining distance, angular pressure, mini-sports at the end of the round. For Pereira - quickly open a closed defense, change the trajectories of exit from the corner, not rely on one "beautiful" shot in the counterattack. In a five-round match, factors such as proper load calculation, reducing mid-range tempo, and returning at the end of the round also attract the attention of the referees.

An important aspect that remains unclear - which team will be able to read the opponent's second plan? In the first minutes, an unexpected tactical change, such as Perreyra's feints starting from a strange angle or Ankalayev's unexpected drop, can completely change the course of the match. Therefore, the forecasts are sharply divided: one relies on reliable points, the second prioritizes discipline and control, and the third relies on one heavy blow.

The most interesting thing for fans is who can launch their "Plan B" faster. If the scenario changes in the middle of the fight, unexpected turns are inevitable. That's why expert opinions are richer in hints than in letters: there are enough opportunities for both masters, and decisions are made in the octagon.