The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Las Vegas for its third numbered event of 2025—UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev—featuring an electrifying championship showdown. The main event will see reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira put his title on the line against top-ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev in a highly anticipated clash.

This is the second title shot Ankalaev has had in his UFC career. His first opportunity came at UFC 282 in December 2022, drawing with Jan Blachowicz. Yet, the Russian fighter has not lost since his first UFC bout in March 2018. Ankalaev has a career record of 19-1-1 with one no contest, with 10 victories coming by KO.

UFC 313 featured a new distinction for light heavyweight gold, a bonus master in his best form and the wheel kick of all wheel kicks.