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UFC 313 full results & highlights for Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Catch up on everything that happened at UFC 313.
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The UFC returned to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday (March 8) for a UFC 313 card topped by a massive light heavyweight title fight.

Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev

The main event saw Alex Pereira attempt to defend his light heavyweight belt for the first time when he met #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.

Alex Pereira and Magomed Anakalev headline UFC 313
Alex Pereira and Magomed Anakalev headline UFC 313 | (Zuffa LLC)

Fans were excited about the idea of “Poatan” potentially moving up to heavyweight or even testing himself in the boxing ring, but Ankalaev spoiled those plans when he claimed the light heavyweight belt via razor-close decision.

Main card predictions for UFC 313 - Can Magomed Ankalaev dethrone Alex Pereira?

Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2

The co-main event was a short-notice rematch between top lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev rematch in the UFC 313 co-main event.
Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev rematch in the UFC 313 co-main event. | (Zuffa LLC)

Gaethje was scheduled to face Dan Hooker in a highly-anticipated fight before “The Hangman” injured his hand, and "The Highlight" put any concerns about his chin to rest when he improved to 2-0 over Fiziev in an action-packed lightweight scrap.

UFC 313 Main Card & Prelims

The main card also saw Ignacio Bahamondes extend his winning streak to three fights when he submitted Jalin Turner, and former title challenger Amanda Lemos haled the rise of her countrywoman Iasmin Lucindo when she earned a unanimous decision.

How to watch UFC 313 & betting odds for Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Mauricio Ruffy kicked off the PPV with a highlight-reel finish of King Green, and in the night's featured prelim Joshua Van handed the formerly-undefeated Rei Tsuruya his first loss.

You can check out highlights from all the action below, followed by full results from every matchup at UFC 313.

Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos

Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall

Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono

Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan

Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya

Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green

Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo

Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner

Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev

Magomed Anakalev def. Alex Pereira

UFC 313 Main Card (10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+ PPV)

• Main Event: Magomed Anakalev def. Alex Pereira via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 48-47x2)– For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

• Co-Main Event: Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)

• Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner via Submission (Triangle Choke): R1, 2:29

• Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)

• Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green via KO: R1, 2:07

UFC 313 Preliminary Card (8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+/ESPNEWS

• Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)

• Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan via Submission (Armbar): R2, 4:27

• Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono via TKO: R1, 4:16

• Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2, 27-30)

UFC 313 Early Preliminary Card (7:30 p.m. ET, UFC Fight Pass)

• Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)

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Drew Beaupre
DREW BEAUPRE

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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