The UFC returns to Las Vegas for UFC 313 on March 8. Live on ESPN+ in the U.S., Alex Pereira defends the UFC light heavyweight title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev.
A two-division champion, Pereira (12-2) has fought and beaten everyone the UFC has put in front of him. The Brazilian is one of the most feared fighters to step foot in the octagon thanks to his knockout power.
Ankalaev (19–1–1, 1 NC) also has knockout power and can ragdoll an opponent on the floor. The Russian, ranked number one at light heavyweight, may be the most significant challenge to Pereira in quite some time.
Will the fight remain on the feet or head to the floor? Who will have the edge and hold gold by the end of the night?
WATCH: UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev on ESPN+
Also on the card, Justin Gaethje faces Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje (25-5) was supposed to fight Dan Hooker, who backed out due to injury. He competes for the first time since Max Holloway knocked him out at UFC 300 last April. A former interim UFC lightweight champion, Gaethje is 2-2 in his previous four fights.
Fiziev is on a two-fight losing streak. He faces Gaethje in a rematch from 2023, where Gaethje won via majority decision after landing 103 significant strikes. Can Fiziev get his revenge in this short-notice fight?
The card will also feature favorites like Jalin Turner, King Green, Curtis Blaydes, Joshua Van, Brunno Ferreira, and more.
The Sporting News will provide results, analysis, and highlights from UFC 313.
UFC 313 results, highlights
Hello everyone, and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of UFC 313!
Where to watch UFC 313 prelims
The UFC 313 prelims, starting at 8 p.m. ET, will be available on Disney+. The early prelims at 6:30 p.m. ET will also be available via Disney+.
In Australia, the prelims will air on UFC Fight Pass and Kayo.
In the U.K., the prelims, starting at 1 a.m. GMT, will air on UFC Fight Pass.
Where to watch UFC 313
The UFC 313 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+. The PPV price for UFC 313 is $79.99 for current subscribers. For a limited time, get 12 months of ESPN+ for the price of 9 with the purchase of an annual plan.
WATCH: UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev on ESPN+
In Australia, The UFC 313 main card is available via pay-per-view on Foxtel’s Main Event, which also requires a subscription. Alternatively, the event can be purchased through the streaming platform Kayo, with no subscription needed. The PPV price for UFC 313 is $59.95.
UFC 313 is available in the U.K. via TNT Sports (3.99/month or £39.99/year via discovery+)
UFC 313 start time
- Date: Saturday, March 8
- Time: 10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. ET for prelims) | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas
UFC 313 will be in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8. The early prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, while the prelims are at 8 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, and Pereira and Ankalaev should make their way to the octagon around 12:30 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 313 results
Main Card
- Alex Pereira (c) vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight title
- Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev; Lightweights
- Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes; Lightweights
- Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo; Strawweights
- King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy; Lightweights
Prelims
- Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya; Flyweights
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan; Middleweights
- Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal; Welterweights
Early Prelims
- Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall; Featherweights
- Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos vs. Osman Diaz; Middleweights
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