The UFC returns back home to “The Entertainment Capital of the World” for UFC 313. Two premier fighters face off against each other as the main event. Brazilian fighter Alex “Stone Hands” Pereira (12-2-0) defends his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt against Russian Magomed “Alibulatovich” Ankalaev (20-1-1) in a title fight rematch on Saturday (March 8).
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A light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and .Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) headlines the card, with a number. of other matchups featuring ranked fighters on tap.
Main Card
Sat, Mar 8 / 10:00 PM EST
Order on ESPN+
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Alex Pereira (c) vs Magomed Ankalaev (#1)
Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje (#3) vs Rafael Fiziev (#11).
Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner (#13) vs Ignacio Bahamondes.
Women's Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos (#5) vs Iasmin Lucindo (#7)
Lightweight Bout: King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy.
Prelims
Sat, Mar 8 / 8:00 PM EST
Watch on ESPN, ESPNEWS, & ESPN+
Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes (#5) vs Rizvan Kuniev
Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya
Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosyan
Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs Carlos Leal
Early Prelims
Sat, Mar 8 / 6:30 PM EST
Watch on UFC Fight Pass
Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs Francis Marshall
Featherweight Bout: Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda
Middleweight Bout: Djorden Santos vs Ozzy Diaz
Alex Pereira
Alex "Poatan" Pereira, a Brazilian powerhouse, has made a significant impact in the UFC since his debut in 2021. Known for his striking prowess, Pereira transitioned from a successful kickboxing career to mixed martial arts, capturing the middleweight title before moving up to light heavyweight. His only UFC loss came in April 2023 against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. Since moving to light heavyweight, Pereira has remained undefeated, successfully defending his title three times, including notable victories over Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.
Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev, hailing from Dagestan, Russia, is a formidable contender in the light heavyweight division. With a professional record of 20-1-1, Ankalaev has showcased a well-rounded skill set, combining striking and grappling effectively. His resilience and tactical approach make him a dangerous opponent for any champion.
Justin Gaethje
Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje is renowned for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. Despite never having held the undisputed UFC lightweight title, Gaethje has been a prominent figure in the division, earning the interim title in 2020 after defeating Tony Ferguson. He has faced top-tier competition, including bouts against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. Gaethje's relentless approach ensures that his fights are always thrilling.
Rafael Fiziev
Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev is a rising star in the lightweight division, known for his striking accuracy and defensive skills. With a professional record of 12-3, Fiziev has been climbing the ranks with impressive performances. This bout against Gaethje presents a significant opportunity for Fiziev to establish himself among the elite in the division.
UFC 313 boasts a diverse lineup of fights across various weight classes:
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV)
Alex Pereira: “Let’s see if he can stand for 25 minutes. If he can’t grapple me for 25 minutes, then he’s gonna have to stand up. And we all know how that’s gonna go. Obviously I didn’t focus a lot on grappling before I moved to the U.S. But I’ve been in the U.S. now for about four years, training with Glover [Texeira] and really focused on that and really dedicated on that. So I think this is a fight that’s gonna bring that out and make me show everyone what I can do with my grappling.”
Magomed Ankalaev: “You can say that maybe he’s the biggest star at this moment. But, I think his time is maybe up at this point. I think the UFC is going to have new faces and new stars coming up. We’ll come out there in the stand-up, and then we’ll see what happens. I don’t know how many rounds it will go. But, from the very first round I will try to find a finish.”
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A light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and .Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) headlines the card, with a number. of other matchups featuring ranked fighters on tap.
Full Fight Card
Main Card
Sat, Mar 8 / 10:00 PM EST
Order on ESPN+
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Alex Pereira (c) vs Magomed Ankalaev (#1)
Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje (#3) vs Rafael Fiziev (#11).
Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner (#13) vs Ignacio Bahamondes.
Women's Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos (#5) vs Iasmin Lucindo (#7)
Lightweight Bout: King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy.
Prelims
Sat, Mar 8 / 8:00 PM EST
Watch on ESPN, ESPNEWS, & ESPN+
Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes (#5) vs Rizvan Kuniev
Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya
Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosyan
Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs Carlos Leal
Early Prelims
Sat, Mar 8 / 6:30 PM EST
Watch on UFC Fight Pass
Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs Francis Marshall
Featherweight Bout: Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda
Middleweight Bout: Djorden Santos vs Ozzy Diaz
Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
The spotlight of UFC 313 shines brightly on the main event featuring Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.Alex Pereira
Alex "Poatan" Pereira, a Brazilian powerhouse, has made a significant impact in the UFC since his debut in 2021. Known for his striking prowess, Pereira transitioned from a successful kickboxing career to mixed martial arts, capturing the middleweight title before moving up to light heavyweight. His only UFC loss came in April 2023 against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. Since moving to light heavyweight, Pereira has remained undefeated, successfully defending his title three times, including notable victories over Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.
Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev, hailing from Dagestan, Russia, is a formidable contender in the light heavyweight division. With a professional record of 20-1-1, Ankalaev has showcased a well-rounded skill set, combining striking and grappling effectively. His resilience and tactical approach make him a dangerous opponent for any champion.
Co-Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
The co-main event features a lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.Justin Gaethje
Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje is renowned for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. Despite never having held the undisputed UFC lightweight title, Gaethje has been a prominent figure in the division, earning the interim title in 2020 after defeating Tony Ferguson. He has faced top-tier competition, including bouts against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. Gaethje's relentless approach ensures that his fights are always thrilling.
Rafael Fiziev
Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev is a rising star in the lightweight division, known for his striking accuracy and defensive skills. With a professional record of 12-3, Fiziev has been climbing the ranks with impressive performances. This bout against Gaethje presents a significant opportunity for Fiziev to establish himself among the elite in the division.
UFC 313 boasts a diverse lineup of fights across various weight classes:
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV)
- Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Magomed Ankalaev
- Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
- Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
- Women's Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Lightweight Bout: King Green vs. Maurício Ruffy
- Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
- Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya
- Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
- Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
- Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall
- Featherweight Bout: Chris Gutiérrez vs. John Castañeda
- Middleweight Bout: Djorden Santos vs. Osman Diaz
Quotes corner
Alex Pereira: “Let’s see if he can stand for 25 minutes. If he can’t grapple me for 25 minutes, then he’s gonna have to stand up. And we all know how that’s gonna go. Obviously I didn’t focus a lot on grappling before I moved to the U.S. But I’ve been in the U.S. now for about four years, training with Glover [Texeira] and really focused on that and really dedicated on that. So I think this is a fight that’s gonna bring that out and make me show everyone what I can do with my grappling.”
Magomed Ankalaev: “You can say that maybe he’s the biggest star at this moment. But, I think his time is maybe up at this point. I think the UFC is going to have new faces and new stars coming up. We’ll come out there in the stand-up, and then we’ll see what happens. I don’t know how many rounds it will go. But, from the very first round I will try to find a finish.”