Magomed Ankalaev took the UFC light-heavyweight title from Alex Pereira on Saturday, ending the fan favourite’s reign with a unanimous-decision win.Ankalaev won 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 on the judges’ scorecards,
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.
Alex Pereira faces someone considered his biggest challenge to date when he defends the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 313 against Magomed Ankalaev. The fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 155 lbs.: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 155 lbs.: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes 115 lbs.: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo 155
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We take a look at the estimated earnings for the co-main and main event at UFC 313 headlined by Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.