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UFC CEO Dana White teases rematch between Magomed Ankalaev & Alex Pereira

UFC CEO Dana White teases rematch between Magomed Ankalaev & Alex Pereira

Newly-minted UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev may not have a long time to celebrate his decision win against Alex Pereira from UFC 313's main event Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Magomed Ankalaev reveals plan for first title defence as he shoots down Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall winer

Magomed Ankalaev reveals plan for first title defence as he shoots down Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall winer

Magomed Ankalaev doesn’t want to move up to heavyweight any time soon, instead wanting to focus on dominating the light-heavyweight division. Prior to last night’s UFC 313 main event, the consensus was that Alex Pereira would have wiped out his division with a win.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
‘So bad’ … Daniel Cormier responds to biased commentary comments during Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight at UFC 313

‘So bad’ … Daniel Cormier responds to biased commentary comments during Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight at UFC 313

The UFC 313 main event result between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira was controversial to say the least. Fans and pundits scored the light heavyweight title fight straight down the middle, with the super-tight rounds three and five swinging odds in favor of either fighter.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 9
Magomed Ankalaev ties Mighty Mouse's UFC Record - how far is he from Jon Jones?

Magomed Ankalaev ties Mighty Mouse's UFC Record - how far is he from Jon Jones?

Very few fighters have had as long of a streak as new UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev etched his name in the history books at UFC 313 on Saturday, dethroning a dominant champion in Alex Pereira by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Islam Makhachev reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s surprise title win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313

Islam Makhachev reacts to Magomed Ankalaev’s surprise title win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313

Islam Makhachev has sent Magomed Ankalaev a message following his title winning performance at UFC 313. Magomed Ankalaev became the latest fighter from Russia to win a UFC title, joining some other superstars from the region to have conquered the feat.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 9
Dana White's One-Word Response to Pereira-Ankalaev Rematch Question

Dana White's One-Word Response to Pereira-Ankalaev Rematch Question

Magomed Ankalaev walked out of UFC 313 as the new light heavyweight champion after defeating Alex Pereira by unanimous decision on Saturday night. When asked whether Pereira would get an immediate rematch during the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White had a simple, one-word answer.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 9
Magomed Ankalaev takes down Alex Pereira at UFC 313

Magomed Ankalaev takes down Alex Pereira at UFC 313

LAS VEGAS -- Magomed Ankalaev claimed the UFC light heavyweight title with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 313 on Saturday night, defeating the defending champion 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
‘You made history’… Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to Magomed Ankalaev after UFC 313 title win

‘You made history’… Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to Magomed Ankalaev after UFC 313 title win

Khabib Nurmagomedov has sent a congratulatory message to the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Magomed Ankalaev outpointed Alex Pereira over five rounds to take his title at UFC 313 on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 9
UFC 313 Results: Action-Packed Night in Las Vegas

UFC 313 Results: Action-Packed Night in Las Vegas

UFC 313 is here! Tonight, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the site for the third pay-per-view extravaganza of 2025. Despite a successful window at yesterday’s official weigh-ins, 10 out of the scheduled 12 fights from the MMA leader are good to go this Saturday evening.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 8
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Live Results

UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Live Results

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosts tonight's UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev fight card. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 8
Magomed Ankalaev Responds to Claims UFC Is 'Praying' for Alex Pereira's Win

Magomed Ankalaev Responds to Claims UFC Is 'Praying' for Alex Pereira's Win

UFC lightheavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev is aware of Brendan Schaub’s claim that the UFC is hoping Alex Pereira wins at UFC 313, but he isn’t letting that affect him.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 7
UFC 313: Alex Pereira defends title vs. No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 313: Alex Pereira defends title vs. No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev

Alex "Poatan" Pereira will put his light heavyweight title on the line against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 7
UFC 313 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Alex Pereira – Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 313 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Alex Pereira – Magomed Ankalaev

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC 313, the light heavyweight title is on the line. Arguably the biggest star in the sport right now, Alex Pereira (12-2), will look to defend his title against arguably his toughest challenger in Dagestan’s Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 NC).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 7
Alex Pereira Hits Magomed Ankalaev With Wild Accusation Before UFC 313

Alex Pereira Hits Magomed Ankalaev With Wild Accusation Before UFC 313

Tensions between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev are heating up ahead of UFC 313, with the reigning light heavyweight champion questioning his opponent’s claims about fasting during Ramadan.

Magomed Ankalaev News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 6
Magomed Ankalaev’s net worth in 2025

Magomed Ankalaev’s net worth in 2025

Magomed Ankalaev has a net worth of $1 million in 2025. He has a chance to earn life-changing money that will skyrocket his fiscal status in his next fight, though.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 5
Magomed Ankalaev has a Clear Way to Victory at UFC 313 – But will he use it?

Magomed Ankalaev has a Clear Way to Victory at UFC 313 – But will he use it?

Magomed Ankalaev will compete for the UFC light heavyweight title for the second time in his career at UFC 313 this weekend, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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