Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

Alex Pereira vs. Magomedov Ankalaev title fight headlines UFC 313 in March
Despite all his posturing, Alex Pereira will in fact next defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev, and it’s official for 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. 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 Next Fight Against Magomed Ankalaev Confirmed For UFC 313
UFC has officially announced that reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against top-ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313. The event is scheduled for March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker to headline in Las Vegas
UFC 313 is taking shape. The promotion announced UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the main event with support from a lightweight contest between Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker.
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 vs Magomed Ankalaev Officially Announced
T he highly debated UFC light heavyweight fight has finally crystallized itself into reality. Magomed Ankalaev has gotten his opportunity to fight Alex Pereira at the UFC 313 main
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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