Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker to headline in Las Vegas
Ankalaev (19-1-1, 1 NC) is ranked No. 1 in the UFC's official light heavyweight rankings. He's undefeated in his last 13 UFC fights and most recently defeated Aleksandar Rakic. Ankalaev previously fought Jan Blachowicz for the vacant light heavyweight title in 2022, which ended in a split draw.
Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March
Alex Pereira will make the fourth defense of his light heavyweight title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker announced for UFC 313
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev is finally official. In a matchup long in the making, Pereira defends his UFC light heavyweight title against Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 on March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC announced Saturday.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomedov Ankalaev title fight headlines UFC 313 in March
After a historic 2024 campaign, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has his first assignment of the new year. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will attempt to make a fourth consecutive defense of his belt when he takes on streaking contender Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA,
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev set for UFC 313 main event
The main event matchup was officially announced during Saturday’s UFC 311 broadcast. Also official is the co-main event, which features lightweight fan favorites Justin Gaethje throwing down with Dan Hooker.
BREAKING: UFC 313 to be headlined by Alex Pereira – Magomed Ankalaev
The UFC is having their first PPV of 2025 tonight and they broke some major news on the broadcast. They announced that their first PPV in Las Vegas for 2025 on March 8th will be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira (12-2) and Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1).
UFC 313 announced: Pereira vs. Ankalaev headlining, features Gaethje vs. Hooker co-main
UFC 313 promises high-stakes action on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev. The event will also feature an electrifying co-main event between Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout with Fight of the Night potential.
Alex Pereira Title Fight Headlines UFC 313, Lightweight Banger Set as Co-Main Event
Gaethje scored arguably the biggest win of his career in 2023 when he knocked out Dustin Poirier in their headlining rematch at UFC 291 to claim the BMF belt, but "The Highlight" lost that title to Max Holloway at UFC 300 when the former featherweight stopped him with an incredible last-second knockout.
Joe Rogan: Why UFC champ Alex Pereira hasn't signed on to fight Magomed Ankalaev
Joe Rogan believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira ’s targeted date to return will cause Magomed Ankalaev problems.
Alex Pereira's striking could play into Magomed Ankalaev's strengths, says former UFC champion in eye-opening prediction: "Could be a huge problem"
Many expect Alex Pereira to have his hands full when he defends his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.
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