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UFC 313 saw Alex Pereira lose his undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev via unanimous decision on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Given the close nature of the bout, it was no surprise to hear UFC CEO Dana White at the post-fight press conference reveal that an immediate rematch was most likely on the horizon.