UFC superstar Alex Pereira puts his light heavyweight title on the line against Magomed Ankalaev when the UFC returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev on March 8, 2024.
The 37-year-old Brazilian has successfully defended his title three times since claiming it in November 2023, with knockout victories over former champions Jamahal Hill and Jiu0159í Procházka, as well as Khalil Rountree Jr. A win at UFC 313 would move Pereira to second all-time in title fight victories at 205 pounds with five, surpassing UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier.