UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
- Mar 8, 2025, Las Vegas
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will once again defend his title in the Octagon this March, as Magomed Ankalaev will be eager to put his MMA skills to the test.
The fight will be the main event at UFC 313 in Las Vegas, and fans can expect a tense match between the current champ and an unbeaten Ankalaev.
If you would love to learn more, here’s everything you must know about Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev, including the fight date, venue, time, card, broadcast details, and more.
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When is Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Alex Pereira will fight Magomed Ankalaev on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What Time is the Fight?
The main event, Pereira vs Ankalaev, is scheduled to start at 7 pm (PT)/10 pm (ET). The preliminary fights will begin at 5 pm (PT)/8 pm (ET).
Who is Most Likely to Win?
According to recent betting odds, Magomed Ankalaev is the favorite to win the fight by a small margin.
The UFC light heavyweight has proven himself to be a formidable opponent in the ring, as he has won 13 consecutive fights since he was forced to tap out in his UFC debut due to Paul Craig’s Hail Mary submission.
Ankalaev has stopped many talented fighters of late, including Ion Cutelaba, Anthony Smith, Johnny Walker, and, most recently, Aleksandar Rakić.
Many suspect he has the skills to provide Alex Pereira with fresh challenges in the ring, meaning he may stand a strong chance of claiming his light heavyweight title on March 8.
However, Alex Pereira has repeatedly proven that he is one of the best in the division, as he knocked out many talented fighters last year, such as Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka, and Khalil Rountree Jr.
As Pereira, a two-division Glory kickboxing champion, has successfully defended his light heavyweight title three times since he secured it in November 2023, he is unlikely to give it up without an impressive fight.
For this reason, fans could witness a close bout at the T-Mobile Arena this March, which could even lead to a draw.
Who is on the UFC 313 Fight Card?
In addition to Pereira vs Ankalaev, the following MMA bouts will appear on the UFC 313 fight card:
- Justin Gaethje vs Dan Hooker (Lightweight)
- King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy (Lightweight)
- Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
- Amanda Lemos vs Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight)
- Mairon Santas vs Francis Marshall (Featherweights)
- Alex Morono vs Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
- Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
- Chris Gutierrez vs Jean Matsumoto (Bantamweight)
- Djorden Santas vs Ozzy Diaz (Middleweight)
What UFC 313 Fight Was Cancelled?
Jhonata Diniz was scheduled to fight Vitor Petrino at UFC 313 in a heavyweight bout, but it was canceled due to Petrino sustaining lateral epicondylitis in both elbows. Due to his injuries, he had no choice but to withdraw from the fight.
Where Can I Watch Pereira vs Ankalaev?
If you don’t want to miss Pereira vs Ankalaev and the above bouts on the UFC 313 fight card, you can watch the event on ESPN+ PPV in North America.
If you live in the United Kingdom, you can stream the fights on TNT Sports or the Discovery+ app or web player. Also, Australians can catch the UFC 313 event on Kayo PPV.
