UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira drops title to Magomed Ankalaev after five rounds – results and reaction
Pereira, a former kickboxing champion, has been a phenom since joining the UFC in 2021. He won middleweight gold in 2022 before moving up to light-heavyweight and adding a second belt in 2023. Then, last year, he recorded three successful title defences with TKOs of Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC 313 results, highlights: Magomed Ankalaev upsets Alex Pereira to claim light heavyweight title
Magomed Ankalaev didn't exactly wrestle the UFC light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira, but he did manage to beat "Poatan" at his own game. Ankalaev is now the 205-pound champion after a surprising unanimous decision from the judges in Las Vegas following a very close five-round fight.
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UFC 313 takes place on Saturday, March 8 with Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.
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UFC 313 delivered another mega night last night as Alex Pereira lost his light-heavyweight title via decision. On Saturday ...
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