Get ready for an action-packed UFC 313 event happening in just three weeks! The full main card has been unveiled for the upcoming pay-per-view, headlined by an exciting matchup between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.
In the main event, Pereira will defend his light heavyweight title against Ankalaev, who is known as a future champion. Pereira is currently ranked No. 2 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings and is coming off a stellar year with three knockout victories, including a memorable battle against Khalil Rountree.
Ankalaev, on the other hand, has been on a winning streak since his UFC debut in 2018, with an impressive record of 11 wins, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest in his last 12 fights. He had a strong 2024, securing wins over Johnny Walker and Aleksandar Rakic.
The co-main event will feature former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje facing off against Dan Hooker in a five-round battle. Gaethje, who had a memorable fight against Max Holloway in 2024, will look to bounce back with a win against Hooker, who also had a successful year.
The rest of the main card includes matchups between Jalin Turner and Ignacio Bahamondes, Amanda Lemos and Iasmin Lucindo, and King Green and Mauricio Ruffy. Stay tuned for the full card and bout order announcement!
Here is the full main card for UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev:
MAIN EVENT: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
CO-MAIN EVENT: Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker
Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy