Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Officially Announced

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.
UFC 313: Pereira Requested ‘Ordinary Guy’ - Ankalaev Responds
Things are heating up between UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and his opponent in the main event of UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev.
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.
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.
Alex Pereira reacts to booking with ‘ordinary guy’ Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313: ‘I asked for him’
Alex Pereira says he wasn’t forced to Magomed Ankalaev, he demanded it. During Saturday’s UFC 311 event, the promotion announced that Pereira would defend his light heavyweight title against Ankalev in the main event of UFC 313 on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomedov Ankalaev title fight headlines UFC 313 in March
Despite all his posturing, Alex Pereira will in fact next defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev, and it’s official for UFC 313.
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.
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.
Magomed Ankalaev Vows To ‘Punish’ Alex Pereira As UFC 313 Main Event Gets Confirmed
Magomed Ankalaev promises to punish Alex Pereira in the UFC 313 main event, setting the stage for an intense showdown in the Octagon.
Alex Pereira to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March
Alex Pereira will make the fourth defense of his light heavyweight title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March.
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