UFC 303 is set to headline the 12th annual International Fight Week, taking place on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET, featuring a highly anticipated light heavyweight title rematch between current champion Alex Pereira and No. 1 contender Jiri Prochazka. Pereira claimed the vacant light heavyweight title against Prochazka via a second-round TKO at UFC 295 last November and successfully defended it by knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 in April.


Pereira is favored at -160 (bet $160 to win $100), while Prochazka is a +135 underdog in the latest odds. Initially, the main event was set to feature Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, but McGregor withdrew due to an injury. Before placing any bets on UFC 303, it’s crucial to consider the insights and predictions from SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani.


Vithlani, who started with SportsLine in January 2023, has established himself as a consistent winner. He swept the main card at UFC 283 with a 5-0 record and has an 8-4 record on main-event picks over the past 12 UFC pay-per-view events, netting his followers over $1,500 in profit. His notable predictions include Sean O'Malley’s upset over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 and underdog picks like Dustin Poirier against Saint Denis and Michael Page against Kevin Holland at UFC 299.


### UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 Preview


Pereira (10-2) has quickly risen from relative obscurity to one of the UFC's biggest stars. Known for his striking prowess, the 36-year-old Brazilian has become a key figure in salvaging main events for the promotion. He initially joined the UFC to provide a formidable challenge to former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, whom he had previously defeated twice in professional kickboxing. Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland in a title eliminator and later defeated Adesanya for the middleweight title in November 2022.


Pereira’s stardom grew even more when he won the light heavyweight title and stepped in on short notice to headline UFC 300, defeating Jamahal Hill. Both Pereira and Prochazka agreed to headline UFC 303 on short notice. Prochazka (30-4-1), known for his aggressive fighting style, earned a rematch with Pereira after a second-round knockout of Aleksandar Rakic and a performance bonus.


The original headliner, McGregor vs. Chandler, was scrapped after McGregor’s injury, and Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 was announced as the new main event by UFC president Dana White.


### Top UFC 303 Predictions


One of Vithlani’s top picks for UFC 303 is Anthony Smith (+120) to defeat Roman Dolidze (-140) in a light heavyweight matchup. Smith was initially set to fight Carlos Ulberg, who withdrew for undisclosed reasons, and Dolidze stepped in. Dolidze is coming off back-to-back losses and returning to the light heavyweight division for the first time since 2020. Smith, who recently won via first-round submission at UFC 301, has five submission wins at this weight class, the third most in UFC history.


Vithlani believes Smith’s clinch work and experience will be decisive against Dolidze. For more detailed predictions and analysis, visit SportsLine.


### How to Make UFC 303 Picks


Vithlani has made strong picks for Pereira vs. Prochazka and other UFC 303 bouts, including betting on another underdog. To get his full breakdown and detailed picks, visit SportsLine.


### UFC 303 Odds and Fight Card


- **Alex Pereira (-160) vs. Jiri Prochazka (+135)**

- **Brian Ortega (+120) vs. Diego Lopes (-140)**

- **Mayra Bueno Silva (-105) vs. Macy Chiasson (-115)**

- **Ian Machado Garry (-140) vs. Michael Page (+120)**

- **Charles Jourdain (-130) vs. Jean Silva (+110)**

- **Anthony Smith (+120) vs. Roman Dolidze (-140)**

- **Andre Fili (-245) vs. Cub Swanson (+200)**

- **Joe Pyfer (-300) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (+240)**

- **Vinicius Oliveira (+190) vs. Ricky Simon (-230)**

- **Andre Arlovski (+210) vs. Martin Buday (-260)**