Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

Justin Gaethje books date with Dan Hooker at UFC 313 in Las Vegas
UFC 313 now has one of those matchups that gets the “That has Fight of the Night written all over it” attachment.
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 vs. Magomed Ankalaev set for UFC 313 on March 8th
The light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313.
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.
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
BREAKING: UFC 313 to be headlined by Alex Pereira – Magomed Ankalaev
Starting with the challenger, Ankalaev is getting his second crack at the light heavyweight title. His first shot came in December 2022 when he fought Jan Blachowicz to a draw. Ankalaev hasn’t lost since 2018 when he was submitted in the final seconds against Paul Craig.
UFC 313: Alex Pereira returns to face Magomed Ankalaev in main event
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2) returns to action at UFC 313 on March 8 to face Magomed Ankalaev (19-1) at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena. As confirmed on the UFC 311 broadcast, Brazil's Pereira looks to make the fourth defense of his 205-pound title against an opponent who hasn't tasted defeat since 2018.
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