Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

UFC 313: Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira to Face Magomed Ankalaev in Las Vegas Headliner
Undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will return to action at UFC 313 when he takes on Russian contender Magomed Ankalaev on March 8.
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. 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 (20-1-1 MMA,
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.
Magomed Ankalaev will lose to Alex Pereira if he remains "a man of his word" at UFC 313, predicts Jiri Prochazka after title fight announcement
Alex Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in Las Vegas on March 8.
UFC 313 announced: Pereira vs. Ankalaev headlining, features Gaethje vs. Hooker co-main
UFC 313 promises high-stakes action on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev. The event will also feature an electrifying co-main event between Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout with Fight of the Night potential.
Alex Pereira Title Fight Headlines UFC 313, Lightweight Banger Set as Co-Main Event
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,
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.
UFC 313 Fight Card Main Event Opening Odds - Pereira Vs. Ankalaev
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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 Announces Huge New Main And Co-Main Event For UFC 313
It’s finally official, Alex Pereira will defend his title against the No. 1 contender at light heavyweight, Magomed Ankalaev. Here's a look at what's on tap for the card.
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