Adrian Sanchez is favored to win with odds of 1.65 due to his superior striking accuracy of 58% and recent knockout victory over a top contender in his last fight on January 28, 2026, compared to Jeferson Pereira's 2-3 record in his past five bouts. Sanchez holds a 4-1 record this season with three finishes, making him the clear pick on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The fight takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, a premier 19,000-seat arena known for hosting major MMA events with state-of-the-art lighting and octagon setup.

Adrian Sanchez is predicted to win by decision or TKO with moneyline odds of 1.65, as his takedown defense stands at 82% while Pereira averages only 1.2 successful takedowns per fight in recent outings. Pereira's odds at 2.25 reflect his vulnerability to strikers, with Sanchez landing 5.4 significant strikes per minute.

In their head-to-head record, Adrian Sanchez leads 2-0 against Jeferson Pereira, with both wins coming via submission in the first round during EFC events last year; their matches average 2.5 rounds with Sanchez dominating grappling exchanges.