Alex Pereira’s star has risen sharply in the UFC world, with "Poatan" becoming a prominent figure in the promotion. As he gears up for UFC 313, Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. This Dagestani fighter is the roadblock between Pereira and some highly anticipated potential match-ups.
Should Pereira manage to overcome Ankalaev this Saturday, tantalizing bouts with Dricus Du Plessis, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, and the legendary Jon Jones might be on the horizon. However, beating Ankalaev is easier said than done. Since his UFC debut in 2018, where he suffered a last-second arm-triangle choke loss to Paul Craig, Ankalaev has been on an impressive undefeated run, save for a controversial draw against Jan Blachowicz in 2022 for the title left open by Jiri Prochazka.
UFC 313 offers Ankalaev a chance at redemption. For Pereira, it’s an opportunity to cement his legacy and set his sights on even greater achievements, capping off a commanding 2024.
The weigh-ins for UFC 313 are scheduled for Friday morning in Las Vegas. Here are the results:
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Weigh-In Results
Main Card
- Light Heavyweight: Alex Pereira (c) (205) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (205) – for the UFC light heavyweight championship
- Lightweight: Justin Gaethje (156) vs. Rafael Fiziev (156)
- Lightweight: Jalin Turner (154.5) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (156)
- Women’s Strawweight: Amanda Lemos (116) vs. Iasmin Lucindo (115.5)
- Lightweight: King Green (155.5) vs. Maurício Ruffy (155.5)
Preliminary Card
- Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes (262) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (264.5)
- Flyweight: Joshua Van (125.5) vs. Rei Tsuruya (125.5)
- Middleweight: Brunno Ferreira (186) vs. Armen Petrosyan (186)
- Welterweight: Alex Morono (171) vs. Carlos Leal (169)
Early Preliminary Card
- Featherweight: Mairon Santos (145.5) vs. Francis Marshall (146)
- Featherweight: Chris Gutiérrez (145) vs. John Castañeda (145)
- Middleweight: Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos (185.5) vs. Osman Diaz (185.5)
This lineup promises an action-packed event full of high-stakes clashes and potential shifts in the UFC landscape.
