Ankalaev, Alex Pereira and UFC

Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 313 main event
Magomed Ankalaev will finally get his shot at light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 313. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defended his light heavyweight title three times in the span of six months in 2024, scoring knockouts of Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka, and most recently Khalil Rountree at UFC 307.
Alex Pereira reveals he asked for Magomed Ankalaev fight: "I’m the one that said I want to fight him now"
Alex Pereira last entered the octagon in October 2024, defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. via fourth-round TKO to defend his light heavyweight title for the third time in six months.
Could Magomed Ankalaev Unseat UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira?
UFC 313 may be looked back upon as the event that defines light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's legacy after all.
Alex Pereira offers up antidote for Magomed Ankalaev's UFC 313 pre-fight chatter
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is unfazed by Magomed Ankalaev's trash talk. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defends his title against Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in the UFC 313 main eve
Magomed Ankalaev issues warning to Alex Pereira
UFC contender Magomed Ankalaev has issued a warning to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 313.
UFC 313: Pereira Requested ‘Ordinary Guy’ - Ankalaev Responds
Things are heating up between UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and his opponent in the main event of UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev.
Alex Pereira says he requested 'ordinary guy' Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 – and knows who's next
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira clarifies that he was never ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) has been heavily campaigning to fight Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC), but was passed up for a title fight on several occasions.
Magomed Ankalaev Vows To ‘Punish’ Alex Pereira As UFC 313 Main Event Gets Confirmed
Magomed Ankalaev promises to punish Alex Pereira in the UFC 313 main event, setting the stage for an intense showdown in the Octagon.
Alex Pereira reveals why he changed his mind to accept early return and fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Alex Pereira has spoken out for the first time since the UFC announced his next fight. The promotion revealed during UFC 311 – their first pay-per-view event of 2025 – that Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev will lose to Alex Pereira if he remains "a man of his word" at UFC 313, predicts Jiri Prochazka after title fight announcement
Alex Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in Las Vegas on March 8.
Alex Pereira says he requested to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313: “I asked for him”
Alex Pereira says he requested to fight Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March as he wanted to prove he wasn't ducking him.
UFC 313: Light Heavyweight Champ Alex Pereira to Face Magomed Ankalaev in Las Vegas Headliner
Undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will return to action at UFC 313 when he takes on Russian contender ...
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Sean Strickland's no-takedown challenge to Dricus du Plessis is a "red herring", predicts ex-champion: "Outwrestles Magomed Ankalaev"
Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis are finally going to square off against each other in a rematch at UFC 312.
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Pereira Ready To Silence Ankalaev's Supporters - 'I’m Ready For Him'
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, has denied ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira will take on the Russian on ...