Dominick Cruz wants to see Magomed Ankalaev utilize his full skillset vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 313. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) challenges light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).

After an absolutely incredible 2024, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira makes his first appearance of the year this weekend (Sat., March 8, 2025) as he takes on the No.

Magomed Ankalaev could see not one, but two title fights with Alex Pereira coming his way. The #2-ranked UFC light heavyweight contender put in some major work ahead of UFC 313 and is unbeaten in his last 13 fights,