While Pereira's supporters favor Pereira in the rematch against Ankalaev, the majority see Ankalaev as the favorite. Ankalaev easily controlled him, taking him to the next round and regulating his fight very well in the first match, and he'll do the same in this one, preventing Pereira from landing that left hook. Merab is the favorite, and I've long trusted Merab's dominant style. In fact, Merab's fighters are becoming more commonplace now we know what to expect we know how he'll fight. The card is stacked, but some matches contain repetition, which has been criticized, making it a bit less exciting.