UFC 313 is all ready to take place on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be filled with highly anticipated main event for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship between the reigning champion Alex Pereira and challenger Magomed Ankalaev.
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Main Event Of UFC 313
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev will main event UFC 313. This fight is for the UFC Light Heavyweight title and will battle for five rounds in the Light Heavyweight division (205 pounds). Pereira, who had an amazing rise up during 2024, is known for his striking tactics and dominance as a former two-division Glory kickboxing champion. He will face Ankalaev, a well-rounded fighter with strong fighting skills and an impressive number of winings.
Alex Pereira (12-2-0)
- Wins: 12
- 10 by KO/TKO
- 2 by Decision
- Losses: 2
- 1 by KO/TKO
- 1 by Submission
- Notable Wins:
- Jamahal Hill (KO – UFC 300)
- Jiri Prochazka (KO – UFC 295, UFC 303)
- Israel Adesanya (Decision – UFC 281)
- Jan Blachowicz (Decision – UFC 291)
- Losses To:
- Israel Adesanya (KO – UFC 287)
- Quemuel Ottoni (Submission – MMA Debut)
Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1)
- Wins: 19
- 10 by KO/TKO
- 9 by Decision
- Losses: 1
- 1 by Submission
- Draws: 1
- Notable Wins:
- Johnny Walker (TKO – UFC 294)
- Thiago Santos (Decision – UFC Vegas 50)
- Anthony Smith (TKO – UFC 277)
- Ion Cutelaba (KO – UFC 254)
- Losses To:
- Paul Craig (Submission – UFC Fight Night 127)
Finishing Ability: Pereira has a greater KO ratio than Ankalaev, who has a mixed decision victories and KOs.
Durability: Pereira has lost via knockout before and has a weakness against grapplers, whilst Ankalaev has only lost by submission in the closing seconds of a bout he was dominating.
Experience in the UFC: Pereira has competed at a higher level more quickly, although Ankalaev has engaged in more UFC bouts.
Co-Main Event Of UFC 313
The original co-main event was Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker, but Hooker withdrew due to a hand injury. Rafael Fiziev stepped in to replace the New Zealander to make the fighta 3-round contest instead of 5.
This lightweight rematch bout promises to deliver an exciting matchup as both fighters are known for their striking abilities. “The Highlight” won their first encounter at UFC 284 and will try to do the same in the rematch. After losing his BMF title to Max Holloway, the lightweight will try to enter the list of top contenders in the division.
Justin Gaethje (25-5-0)
- Wins: 25
- 20 by KO/TKO
- 1 by Submission
- 4 by Decision
- Losses: 5
- 2 by KO/TKO
- 1 by Submission
- 2 by Decision
Rafael Fiziev (15-3-0)
- Wins: 15
- 8 by KO/TKO
- 1 by Submission
- 3 by Decision
- Losses: 3
- 2 by KO/TKO
- 1 by Decision
Main Card Fights Of UFC 313
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight)
A competitive matchup in the women’s strawweight division featuring two strong fighters, Lemos, who has shown amazing improvement in her recent fights, against Lucindo, a rising fighter looking for each opportunity to mark her excellence.
Bobby Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy (Lightweight)
Green been an experienced fighter into this fight against Ruffy, who is considered a promising talent in the lightweight division.
Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (Lightweight)
Both fighters are known for their striking capabilities and smart tactics making this match could be critical for their respective careers in the lightweight rankings.
Although the official has not been confirmed by the sources. Therefore these are predicted matches as per the out source and past pattern.
Preliminary Card Fights Of UFC 313
Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
A middleweight clash that features Ferreira’s knockout power against Petrosyan’s striking skills.
Ozzy Diaz vs. Djorden Santos (Middleweight)
An intense matchup that pits Diaz against Santos, both of whom are looking for opportunity to prove then and to establish themselves within the division.
Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
Morono seeks to grip his experience against Leal, who aims to prove himself against seasoned competition.
Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall (Featherweight)
This featherweight bout features Santos looking to continue his glory through the ranks against Marshall.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev (Heavyweight)
Blaydes enters this heavyweight contest as a favorite due to his wrestling background and knockout power.
Rei Tsuruya vs. Joshua Van (Flyweight)
A flyweight bout that showcases two fighters eager to climb up the rankings with their speed and agility.
Although the official has not been confirmed by the sources. Therefore these are predicted matches as per the out source and past pattern.
As per the Information available , The main card will begin at 10:00 PM EST on ESPN Pay Per View in the United States, while prelims start earlier at 6:00 PM EST. Although we are still waiting for the exact timmings and updates officially. But these are the expected details of event.
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