It’s been a frustrating road to the title for Magomed Ankalaev, but everything could change at UFC 313 vs. Alex Pereira.

Magomed Ankalaev could see not one, but two title fights with Alex Pereira coming his way. The #2-ranked UFC light heavyweight contender put in some major work ahead of UFC 313 and is unbeaten in his last 13 fights,

Few fights offer as stark a contrast as Saturday's main event between light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2, 12 KOs) and Magomed Ankalaev (19-1, 10 KOs) at UFC 313 in Las Vegas.

Records: Leal (21-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Morono (24-11 MMA, 13-8 UFC) Past five: Leal 3-2, Morono 2-3 Division: Welterweight Rankings: None Odds (as of 03.03.25): Leal -700, Morono +500

Magomed Ankalaev dismisses Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 charity wager, citing religious beliefs, as they prepare for their light heavyweight title clash.

Alex Pereira wants Magomed Ankalaev to put his money where his mouth is. We're just a few days away from UFC 313, with light heavyweight champion Pereira slated for his fourth title defense in less than a year against Ankalaev,

The UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev might have more than a belt on the line. UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira faces arguably the toughest test of his title reign against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 313 headliner this Saturday.

UFC 313 will take place on Saturday 8 March at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The early prelims will start at 11pm GMT (3pm PT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET), with the regular prelims following at 1am GMT on Sunday 9 March (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday). The main card is then scheduled for 3am GMT on Sunday (7pm PT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET on Saturday).

Copyright © 2025 Bleacher Report, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.