Upcoming UFC Fight Event: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Headlining the PPV Schedule
UFC 313 is almost here, and the chaos is about to ensue! Set to take place on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the upcoming pay-per-view event is packed with exciting matches. In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira looks to retain his title in a showdown against Magomed Ankalaev.
Top Dog Alex Pereira
Coming off a victory against ex-UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jiří Procházka at UFC 295, Pereira now aims to defend his title for the fourth time. A former kickboxer with a Taekwondo background, Pereira has an impressive MMA record of 12-2, with 10 knockouts under his belt.
In his UFC debut, Pereira defeated former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jan Blachowicz before taking out Procházka in their rematch at UFC 295. His most recent title defense came against fellow ex-champ Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, landing a first-round knockout.
knocked out(another) ex-UFC light heavyweight champ, Jamahal Hill, in the first round of their UFC 300 matchup. Pereira showed his power is on another level, when he finished Hill 3:14 into the first round of the main event of UFC 300.
Magomed Ankalaev: Upcoming Threat
Pereira won via a knockout 13 seconds into the second stanza, I wrote:
Ankalaev, a Dagestani mixed martial artist, has been on an unstoppable run, with an impressive 13-fight winning streak. His well-rounded skills in striking, wrestling, and grappling make him a formidable opponent.
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Ankalaev got a chance to fight for the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship against former champion Jan Blachowicz, but their fight ended in a split draw. Although he did not earn the belt, he has since won two more matches and is eager to face off against the reigning champ.
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Co-Main Event: Gaethje vs. Fiziev
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The co-main event of the UFC 313 card will see former UFC BMF champion Justin Gaethje take on Rafael Fiziev in a rematch. The two put on a show at UFC 286, with Gaethje ultimately earning the majority decision victory after an action-packed three rounds. Fiziev will be looking to avenge that loss and aim for the lightweight title.
fourth-round TKO win.
Betting Odds and Card Breakdown
fighter of the year for 2024.
Here's a quick rundown of the opening betting odds for the main and preliminary cards:
UFC 313 Fight Card PPV Card Opening Odds
decision win over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308.
- Alex Pereira (+170) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (-200)
- Justin Gaethje (+125) vs. Rafael Fiziev (-145)
- Jalin Turner (-210) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (+180)
- Amanda Lemos (-156) vs. Iasmin Lucindo (+136)
- King Green (+285) vs. Maurício Ruffy (-350)
UFC 313 Fight Card Preliminary Card Opening Odds
UFC 300 KO loss to Max Holloway. Gaethje is the No. 3 fighter in the official UFC lightweight rankings
- Curtis Blaydes (-258) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (+218)
- Joshua Van (-170) vs. Rei Tsuruya (+145)
- Brunno Ferreira (-150) vs. Armen Petrosyan (+130)
- Alex Morono (+350) vs. Carlos Leal (-450)
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UFC 313 Fight Card Early Preliminary Card Opening Odds
- Mairon Santos (-200) vs. Francis Marshall (+170)
- Djorden Santos (+130) vs. Ozzy Diaz (-150)
Stay tuned for more news and analysis leading up to UFC 313! Don't forget to fetch your popcorn and get ready for another night of nonstop action in the octagon!
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- Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev will meet again in the co-main event of UFC 313, aiming to settle their score from their previous encounter at UFC 286. Gaethje won that fight via majority decision, but Fiziev will be looking for revenge and a shot at the lightweight title.
- In addition to the main event and co-main event, UFC 313 features a number of exciting matches, including a bout between former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jan Blachowicz and another former champion. Blachowicz lost his title to Pereira in Pereira's UFC debut, and will be looking for redemption at UFC 313.