A UFC title is on the line tonight. Big UFC events like this only happen occasionally, and they feature main event-level matchups throughout the entire evening’s fight card. Tonight, though, there is only one title fight,

UFC 313 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). UFC 313 (pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+) takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Pereira, known for his kickboxing and devastating power, faces a formidable challenger in Ankalaev, who brings a well-rounded skill set with a strong wrestling base and solid striking. Ankalaev hasn’t lost since 2018, while Pereira last lost in 2023.

Brazil's Alex Pereira will defend his light heavyweight belt Saturday night at UFC 313 against Russia's Magomed Ankalaev. Find out how to watch.

This is the second title shot Ankalaev has had in his UFC career. His first opportunity came at UFC 282 in December 2022, drawing with Jan Blachowicz. Yet, the Russian fighter has not lost since his first UFC bout in March 2018. Ankalaev has a career record of 19-1-1 with one no contest, with 10 victories coming by KO.

Fighting during Ramadan is far from ideal for Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) challenges UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 313 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view,

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the light heavyweight title fight set for Saturday in Las Vegas