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.
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. 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.
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 Anakalaev Finally Confirmed for UFC 313 With Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker in Co-Main Event
UFC 313 will take place on Saturday March 8, with Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, and Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev set for UFC 313 on March 8th
The UFC dropped a bombshell announcement during the UFC 311 broadcast, revealing that light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev announced as UFC 313 main event
The light heavyweight champ will defend his belt against No. 1-ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev to headline UFC 313 in Las Vegas, the promotion announced on Saturday.
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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