UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev in Las Vegas on Saturday 8th March 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
- Date: Sat, March 8, 2025
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN PPV Main Event 10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 3 a.m. GMT Prelims 1 a.m.
UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Light Heavyweight Main Event Title Fight
- Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Riziev: Lightweight
- Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes: Lightweight
- Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo: Women’s Strawweight
- King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy: Lightweight
Prelims
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev: Heavyweight
- Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya: Flyweight
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan: Middleweight
- Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal: Welterweight
Early Prelims
- Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall: Featherweight
- Chris Gutierrez vs. Jean Matsumoto: Bantamweight
- Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz: Middleweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Alex Pereira | Magomed Ankalaev |
| Country: | Brazil | Russia |
| Age: | 37 | 32 |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Reach: | 79 in (200 cm) | 75 in (191 cm) |
Start date and time
UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev takes place on Saturday 8th March 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. The fight card will start at 10 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Betting Odds
The UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated title fights in recent light heavyweight history. Scheduled for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this bout pits ‘Poatan’ Pereira, the reigning champion and former kickboxing star, against Ankalaev, a well-rounded contender with a strong grappling pedigree.
The odds according to Betway are Alex Pereira at 5/6 and Magomed Ankalaev at 20/21. For every £6 wagered, you would profit £5 if Pereira wins. For every £21 wagered, you would profit £20 if Ankalaev wins. This suggests Ankalaev has a slightly lower chance of winning compared to Pereira. These odds reflect a very close matchup.
Pereira has often been favored in his light heavyweight bouts due to his striking dominance, but Ankalaev’s grappling expertise has kept this fight nearly even in the eyes of oddsmakers. Notably, Ankalaev opened as a slight favorite at some sportsbooks (-150), but public betting shifted the line toward Pereira as fight week approached.
This fight presents a classic striker-versus-grappler matchup. Pereira’s explosive power gives him an edge in stand-up exchanges, but Ankalaev’s wrestling and grappling could exploit Pereira’s known vulnerability on the mat. If Ankalaev can successfully take Pereira down or control him in clinch situations, he may neutralize the champion’s striking advantage.
For Pereira, this is an opportunity to solidify his legacy with a fourth title defense within 329 days—potentially surpassing Jon Jones’ record for light heavyweight defenses in such a short span. For Ankalaev, this fight represents his chance to finally claim UFC gold and prove himself as one of the division’s elite fighters.
Magomed Ankalaev enters the fight on an 11-fight unbeaten streak since his UFC debut loss in 2018. Known for his tactical striking and combat sambo background, Ankalaev has defeated top contenders like Johnny Walker and Aleksandar Rakić. He previously fought Jan Blachowicz to a majority draw for the vacant title.
Renowned for his aggressive striking, Pereira uses powerful hooks, knee strikes, and kickboxing techniques to overwhelm opponents. His ability to finish fights early has been a hallmark of his career.
With both fighters chasing history and bringing contrasting styles into the octagon, UFC 313 promises an unforgettable showdown that could redefine the light heavyweight division. Fans eagerly await whether Pereira will deliver another spectacular knockout or if Ankalaev will upset the odds with his grappling mastery.
UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Fight Promo
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Las Vegas or plan to attend UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev at the T-Mobile Arena, tickets are available here.
PPV Price and Live Streams
UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev is live on ESPN+ PPV. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here.
What is Next after UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev?
The next major UFC event after UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev is UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Della Maddalena on 22 March 2025 at the O2 Arena, London, England.
