UFC 313 Set to Feature Pereira vs. Ankalaev and Gaethje vs. Fiziev 2
The light heavyweight title bout and lightweight rematch headline a stacked card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Alex Pereira, defending his light heavyweight title for the fourth time, faces Magomed Ankalaev, who is on a 13-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC.
- Pereira is known for his striking power, while Ankalaev’s ground game is seen as a potential challenge for the champion.
- Justin Gaethje, returning after a knockout loss, takes on Rafael Fiziev in a rematch of their 2023 fight, which Gaethje won by decision.
- Fiziev steps into the co-main event after recovering from an ACL injury and enters as the betting favorite against Gaethje.
- The UFC 313 main card also includes Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes, Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo, and Bobby Green vs. rising prospect Mauricio Ruffy.