Ankalaev gained 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 on the judges’ scorecards, because the Russian managed Pereira within the grappling exchanges and even outstruck the kickboxing icon at UFC 313.
Ankalaev, 32, truly failed with all of his takedowns (greater than 10), which can shock these conversant in the final wrestling talents of Dagestani fighters. However, he held Pereira towards the fence for spells of the main-event bout, whereas proving sharper than the Brazilian within the hanging exchanges.
Pereira, an enigmatic knockout artist, simply couldn’t get going on the T-Mobile Arena, with Indy Sport scoring the battle comfortably in Ankalaev’s favour. Ankalev’s victory marked the top of a powerful reign for Pereira, 37, who gained the belt in late 2023 and recorded three profitable title defences in 2024 – all by TKO.
Re-live the UFC 313 essential card and prelims dwell, under.
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Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 09:00
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
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Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 08:28
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
A decreased Alex Pereira …
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 08:13
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
That was shut adequate on the courts’ scorecards, and within the eyes of the followers (although not our eyes!) that an instantaneous rematch could be supplied.
Also, Pereira had 3 efficient protections, profitable all of them utilizing standstill, previous to UFC 313.
If he wishes a further deal with Ankalaev, he must receive it.
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 07:54
UFC 313 trigger full
Magomed Ankalaev def. Alex Pereira utilizing consentaneous selection (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev utilizing consentaneous selection (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner utilizing first-round entry (triangular choke, 2:29)
Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo utilizing consentaneous selection (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green utilizing first-round KO (wheel kick, 2:07)
Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya utilizing consentaneous selection (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan utilizing second-round entry (armbar, 4:27)
Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono utilizing first-round TKO (strikes, 4:16)
Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall utilizing break up selection (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos utilizing consentaneous selection (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 07:05
