UFC 320 & UFC Perth: Ringside Report MMA Betting Picks & Predictions

Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio of Ringside Report MMA returned this week to discuss a bizarrely scheduled UFC Perth event and the highly anticipated UFC 320 card. With two UFC events on the horizon, the hosts offer their expert analysis, betting picks, and bold predictions.

From controversial event timing to a Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira championship rematch, here’s a full breakdown of the biggest topics from the latest episode.

UFC Perth: A Scheduling Disaster and Betting Opportunity

The discussion began with the strange timing of UFC Perth. Kicking off at 7 AM local time, the event left many fans confused and sparked a debate on the UFC’s respect for its international markets.

They’re telling the people in Perth, Australia, you’re not as important as the people in America,” Dave Simon said, criticizing the decision to prioritize the North American broadcast window over the local audience.

Despite the controversy surrounding the timing, the Ringside Report hosts offered their UFC Perth betting picks.

Ringside Report MMA’s Betting Predictions for UFC Perth

Dave Simon’s Safe Parlay Picks

Dave took a conservative approach, aiming for a simple, winning bet.

• Carlos Ulberg (-270) over Dominick Reyes
• Jake Matthews (-425) over Neil Magny
• Navajo Sterling (-250) over Rodolfo Bellato

AJ D’Alesio’s High-Risk, High-Reward Parlay

AJ, on the other hand, swung for the fences with a few underdog selections.

• Carlos Ulberg (-270) over Dominick Reyes
• Ivan Ersland (+165) over Jimmy Crute (AJ noted his belief that Ersland would win by TKO or submission)
• Jake Matthews (-425) over Neil Magny
• Charlie Campbell (+125) over Tom Nolan (AJ called Campbell his “bet of the week“)

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira Title Rematch

The hosts were far more enthusiastic about UFC 320, which features a high-stakes title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.

Dave was confident in his prediction for a finish: “I got Ankalaev by knockout next weekend. I think Ankalaev is here to stay at light heavyweight.” He believes Ankalaev’s youth advantage (33) over the aging Pereira (38) will be the key factor in the rematch.

AJ, however, still sees a path to victory for the champion, noting Pereira’s incredible run of four title defenses in 13 months. If that was his worst and he was able to go the distance with Magomed, I expect Pereira to be at his best, and that means he’ll win.

Other Key Topics from the Episode

• Merab Dvalishvili: The Pound-for-Pound King? Dave made a bold claim, declaring Merab Dvalishvili the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He backed this up with a prediction that Merab would beat both the 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and the 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski.
• Conor McGregor’s Presidential Dreams: The episode also touched on the latest in the world of “Conor McGregor.” Dave revealed that McGregor dropped out of the Irish presidential race, but that both hosts agreed on the perfect White House fight: a trilogy bout between McGregor and Nate Diaz.
• Charles Oliveira’s Future: The hosts also discussed the newly announced fight between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. While Dave acknowledged it as a “solid fight,” AJ suggested that retirement may be approaching for the Brazilian star.

Want to hear more of Dave and AJ’s hot takes? You can catch Ringside Report MMA live on Ringside Report Network‘s YouTube channel every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern. Don’t miss their next show for a full breakdown of the UFC 320 main card and live betting picks. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!