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

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.