Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev is an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized and produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event will take place at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, will be defending his gold against the No. 1 ranked contender in the main event of the PPV, UFC 313.
Alex Pereira is one of the active champions in the promotion, as of February 2025. He became the light heavyweight champion in November 2023 and made three successful title defenses in the year 2024. March 8, 2025, will mark his fourth title defense. In his last showdown, Pereira faced Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The Brazilian champion defeated Rountree Jr. in 4 minutes and 32 seconds in the fourth round of the bout. Similarly, Magomed Ankalaev is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As of February 2025, he is on a two-fight win streak.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev tale of the tape
| Stats | Alex Pereira | Magomed Ankalaev |
| MMA record | 12-2-0 | 20-1-1 [1NC] |
| Age | 37 years old | 32 years old |
| Country | Brazil | Russia |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Reach | 79 in | 75 in |
| Leg reach | 44 in | 46 in |
| Las fight | Win | Win |
| Weight | 205 lb | 204 lb |
| MMA debut | 2015 | 2014 |
Alex Pereira's MMA record
As of February 2025, Alex Pereira holds a record of 12 wins and 2 losses in mixed martial arts. The majority of his wins have come via knockouts (10), and the rest via decision (2).
Magomed Ankalaev's MMA record
As of February 2025, Magomed Ankalaev maintains a record of 20 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest in the sport. He has secured most of his wins via knockout (11) and decision (9), respectively.
*Last updated on February 26, 2025.
FAQs on Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev head-to-head record
A. Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev will take place at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
A. As of February 2025, Magomed Ankalaev maintains a record of 20 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest.
A. Alex Pereira faced Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
A. Magomed Ankalaev is coming off a unanimous decision win against Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A. As of February 2025, Alex Pereira is 37 years old.
