UFC, Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev

Alex Pereira says he requested 'ordinary guy' Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 – and knows who's next
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira clarifies that he was never ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) has been heavily campaigning to fight Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC), but was passed up for a title fight on several occasions.
Alex Pereira reveals why he changed his mind to accept early return and fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Alex Pereira has spoken out for the first time since the UFC announced his next fight. The promotion revealed during UFC 311 – their first pay-per-view event of 2025 – that Pereira
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 Main Event Opening Odds - Pereira Vs. Ankalaev
The main event of the UFC 313 PPV fight card sees Alex Pereira put his light heavyweight title on the line against Magomed Ankalaev. We look at the opening betting odds.
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.
Could Magomed Ankalaev Unseat UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira?
UFC 313 may be looked back upon as the event that defines light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's legacy after all.
Alex Pereira says he requested to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313: “I asked for him”
Alex Pereira says he requested to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March as he wanted to prove he wasn't ducking him.
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Concerns Raised on Dana White’s UFC 313 Headliner as Alex Pereira Divides Fans With Latest Update
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UFC 313 Fight Card Co-Main Event Opening Odds - Gaethje Vs. Hooker
The co-main event of the UFC 313 PPV fight card sees BMF champion Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker in a five-round lightweight ...
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Dan Hooker reveals alleged reason why Ilia Topuria turned down UFC 313 fight against Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 311 was headlined by a clash between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano. Makhachev was set to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan, but the title challenger withdrew from the bout ...
Justin Gaethje vs Dan Hooker: UFC 313 Lands Lightweight Slugfest For Las Vegas
Two of the most exciting lightweight fighters in the world will go head-to-head in Las Vegas as Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker ...
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Paddy Pimblett drops major hint about return date and location as he reacts to UFC 313 fight news
Pimblett is rumored to fight No. 6 lightweight Michael Chandler. ‘The Baddy’ hinted at a fight with ‘Iron Mike’ in December ...
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UFC 313 loses heavyweight fight due to double elbow injury
UFC 313 has lost a Brazil vs. Brazil heavyweight clash due to injury. Vitor Petrino, who was moving up from light heavyweight ...
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OKTAGON 68 Announced Featuring Several Former UFC Fighters
UFC 313 may have the eyes of all the mixed martial arts (MMA) fans on Sat., March 8, 2025, but a few hours before the mega ...