The stage is set for UFC 313 as Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have officially weighed in, confirming their main event light heavyweight title fight. Both fighters looked focused and ready as they hit the 205-pound mark at Friday’s weigh-ins.
Pereira, currently ranked No. 2 in pound-for-pound rankings, will defend his light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev in what promises to be a thrilling contest at the T-Mobile Arena.
In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev also made weight for their highly anticipated lightweight rematch. Both fighters tipped the scales at 156 pounds, utilizing the one-pound allowance for non-title bouts. Their first encounter at UFC 286 in March 2023 saw Gaethje secure a victory by majority decision.
Fiziev stepped in as a replacement for Dan Hooker, who had to withdraw due to a hand injury just 10 days before the event. All 24 fighters scheduled for Saturday’s card successfully made weight.
Main Card
- Alex Pereira (205) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (205)
- Justin Gaethje (156) vs. Rafael Fiziev (156)
- Jalin Turner (154.5) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (156)
- Amanda Lemos (116) vs. Iasmin Lucindo (115.5)
- King Green (155.5) vs. Mauricio Ruffy (155.5)
Prelims
- Curtis Blaydes (262) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (264.5)
- Joshua Van (125.5) vs. Rei Tsuruya (125.5)
- Brunno Ferreira (186) vs. Armen Petrosyan (186)
- Alex Morono (171) vs. Carlos Leal (169)
Prelims
- Mairon Santos (145.5) vs. Francis Marshall (146)
- Chris Gutierrez (144.5) vs. John Castaneda (145)
- Djorden Santos (185.5) vs. Ozzy Diaz (185.5)
