Ankalaev won 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 on the judges’ scorecards, as the Russian controlled Pereira in the grappling exchanges and even outstruck the kickboxing icon at UFC 313.
Ankalaev, 32, actually failed with all of his takedowns (more than 10), which will shock those familiar with the general wrestling abilities of Dagestani fighters. However, he held Pereira against the fence for spells of the main-event bout, while proving sharper than the Brazilian in the striking exchanges.
Pereira, an enigmatic knockout artist, just could not get going at the T-Mobile Arena, with Indy Sport scoring the fight comfortably in Ankalaev’s favour. Ankalev’s victory marked the end of an impressive reign for Pereira, 37, who won the belt in late 2023 and recorded three successful title defences in 2024 – all by TKO.
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Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 09:00
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
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Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 08:28
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
A decreased Alex Pereira …
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 08:13
UFC 313 LIVE: Alex Pereira sheds title to Magomed Ankalaev
That was close sufficient on the courts’ scorecards, and in the eyes of the followers (though not our eyes!) that an instantaneous rematch can be provided.
Also, Pereira had 3 effective protections, winning them all using standstill, prior to UFC 313.
If he desires an additional address Ankalaev, he needs to obtain it.
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 07:54
UFC 313 cause complete
Magomed Ankalaev def. Alex Pereira using consentaneous choice (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev using consentaneous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner using first-round entry (triangular choke, 2:29)
Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo using consentaneous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green using first-round KO (wheel kick, 2:07)
Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya using consentaneous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan using second-round entry (armbar, 4:27)
Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono using first-round TKO (strikes, 4:16)
Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall using split choice (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos using consentaneous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alex Pattle 9 March 2025 07:05
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