UFC 313 has finally arrived! Tonight, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is buzzing with excitement as it hosts 2025’s third major pay-per-view event. After smooth weigh-ins yesterday, 10 out of the originally slated 12 fights are ready to thrill audiences this Saturday evening.
The action kicks off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, exclusively in the United States and globally, respectively. You’ll want to tune in early for the prelim bouts. Later, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, ESPN+ and ESPNNEWS will take over for the late prelims.
As a reminder for fight fans, ESPN will jump in with the undercard broadcast at about 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, right after the college basketball game between Duke and North Carolina wraps up. The night’s action-packed main card gets underway at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
In some unfortunate news, the heavyweight showdown between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev won’t be happening due to Blaydes falling ill just hours before the fight. Another undercard matchup was scrapped too—John Castaneda versus Chris Gutierrez—because Castaneda wasn’t feeling well enough to compete.
Stealing the spotlight in the main event, the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line. Defending champ Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) is set to face off against the top contender, Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 NC MMA, 11-1-1, 1 NC UFC). The clash promises to be thrilling and could run a full five rounds at five minutes each.
The co-main event preluding this epic showdown shifts gears to the lightweight division. Third-ranked Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) squares off against Rafael Fiziev, the eleventh contender (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC). This fight will entertain viewers with three rounds of five minutes each.
Elsewhere on the card, fans can expect to see the lightweight battle between Jalin Turner (14-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) and Ignacio Bahamondes (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC). Plus, there’s an intense strawweight clash between Amanda Lemos (14-4-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Iasmin Lucindo (17-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC), not to mention King Green (32-16-1, 1 NC MMA, 13-11-1, 1 NC UFC) taking on Mauricio Ruffy (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC).
Results are rolling in, starting with the main card at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT via ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Magomed Ankalaev emerged victorious over Alex Pereira by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47), claiming the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Ignacio Bahamondes submitted Jalin Turner with a triangle choke, ending the fight at 2:29 into the first round.
Amanda Lemos triumphed over Iasmin Lucindo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Mauricio Ruffy made a bold statement with a knockout win over King Green with a spinning wheel kick at 2:07 into round one.
The late prelims, airing at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ESPNNEWS and ESPN+, saw Joshua Van defeating Rei Tsuruya by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Brunno Ferreira clinched a win against Armen Petrosyan by armbar submission at 4:27 into round two.
Carlos Leal stopped Alex Morono with a standing TKO at 4:16 into round one.
Mairon Santos edged past Francis Marshall by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28).
In the early prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT via ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, Ozzy Diaz prevailed over Djorden Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Stay tuned for more results and enjoy the explosive action that UFC 313 has to offer tonight!
