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A Bold Encounter When the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas lights up, you know something extraordinary is about to unfold. On March 8, 2025, UFC 313 set the stage for a historic confrontation between two elite fighters: Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion renowned for his explosive striking, and Magomed Ankalaev, the stoic tactician with grappling prowess few can match.

 

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This wasn’t just a battle for the belt—it was a collision of two contrasting fight styles, promising a showdown for the ages.

 

A Hero’s Ascent UFC 313 wasn’t just about the championship. It was a proving ground for contenders across divisions, each vying to carve their legacy within the Octagon. Each strike, takedown, and submission attempt during the event echoed with significance—not just for the fighters, but for the fans who have come to expect nothing less than brilliance from the world’s premier MMA organization.

 

The Fight Card Here is the complete fight card for UFC 313:

 

Main Card

 

• Fight 1: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira (Light Heavyweight Championship)
• Fight 2: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev (Lightweight Bout)
• Fight 3: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Jalin Turner (Lightweight Bout)
• Fight 4: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight Bout)
• Fight 5: Mauricio Ruffy vs. King Green (Lightweight Bout)

 

Preliminary Card

 

• Fight 6: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev (Heavyweight Bout)
• Fight 7: Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya (Flyweight Bout)
• Fight 8: Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight Bout)
• Fight 9: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal (Welterweight Bout)

 

Early Prelims

 

• Fight 10: Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall (Featherweight Bout)
• Fight 11: Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda (Featherweight Bout)
• Fight 12: Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz (Middleweight Bout)

 

The Ankalaev Takeover With strategy and composure, Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira in the main event, ushering in a new era for the light heavyweight division. Ankalaev’s calculated approach showcased the power of patience and precision, proving that victories aren’t always about raw aggression, but strategic execution.

 

Memorable Moments Across the Event From the electrifying showdown between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev to Amanda Lemos’s relentless display in the women’s strawweight bout, UFC 313 proved to be an unforgettable night for fight fans. It exemplified the diversity of techniques and talents in the UFC roster—each fight telling its own unique story.