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, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).

Alex Pereira called out Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 313, revealing that he hasn't been fasting. Ankalaev confirmed this ahead of their title bout.

Among all the talk on Alex Pereira's defeat at UFC 313, Joe Rogan remembered a key moment in the former champion's fighting career. The post “I Think He Should Have Won” – Joe Rogan Stirs Controversy After Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Magomed Ankalaev adjusts his Ramadan fast for peak performance at UFC 313, where he challenges Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title.

Pereira, a former kickboxing champion, has been a phenom since joining the UFC in 2021. He won middleweight gold in 2022 before moving up to light-heavyweight and adding a second belt in 2023. Then, last year, he recorded three successful title defences with TKOs of Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.

Alex Pereira's coaches disagree with the UFC 313 decision. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in Saturday's UFC 313 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

It appears Alex Pereira will immediately get an opportunity to avenge his UFC 313 title loss. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC)

This past weekend at UFC 313, Alex Pereira lost his UFC light heavyweight title via unanimous decision to Magomed Ankalaev. The Brazilian's performance was somewhat uncharacteristic compared to what we have seen from him typically in the UFC,

Alex Pereira speaks out after his controversial UFC 314 loss, addressing critics and sharing his thoughts on the fight. Read more!