Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defends his title against Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 313 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).

Alex Pereira has bet his challenger Magomed Ankalaev a six-figure sum ahead of their title fight this weekend, as they prepare to headline UFC 313. Pereira will defend the light-heavyweight title against Ankalaev in Las Vegas, with many fans believing that the Russian will be the champion’s toughest opponent yet.

UFC 313 is six days away, and the anticipation for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev could not be any more palpable. Pereira and Ankalaev have continued to stir the pot since the fight was initially booked in January.

Alex Pereira looks to follow up on an incredible 2024 campaign with another title defense at UFC 313 on Saturday.

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has raised the stakes for his upcoming title defense against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. As their rivalry intensifies, Pereira has made a bold move by proposing a six-figure bet ahead of their fight.

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UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira faces Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8, and he's already weighing up his options for his next bout.