Magomed Ankalaev will finally get his shot at light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 313.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev preview
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.
Meanwhile, Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) is unbeaten in his past 13 fights. He secured his title shot with a unanimous decision win over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 this past October.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev odds
Ankalaev opened up as a slight favorite, but the odds have now shifted. According to BetMGM, the current line for Pereira vs. Ankalaev is even at -110.
How to watch Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
- When: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view
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