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.
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.
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.
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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira is set for his Octagon return following an incredible 2024. Pereira to Headline UFC 313 vs. Magomed Ankalev. Arguably the biggest star on the UFC roster at the moment,
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