Alex Pereira Dominates Magomed Ankalaev to Retain Light Heavyweight in USA
UFC 313 delivered a night of thrilling fights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8, 2025 in USA. The main event saw reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira successfully defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira’s elite striking and impressive takedown defense secured him a unanimous decision victory. This fight showcased why Pereira remains one of the most dangerous strikers in the division.
Justin Gaethje Wins War Against Rafael Fiziev in Lightweight Rematch
The co-main event was an intense battle between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. In their rematch, Gaethje out performed Fiziev with relentless pressure and landed a devastating uppercut in the second round. The judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Gaethje, giving him another major victory in the lightweight division.
UFC 313 Main Card Results
Ignacio Bahamondes Stuns Jalin Turner with First-Round Submission
Bahamondes wasted no time, securing a triangle choke submission at 2:29 of the first round. His performance cemented him as a rising force in the lightweight division.
Amanda Lemos Outclasses Iasmin Lucindo for Unanimous Decision Win
Lemos dominated with superior ground control and striking, earning a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over Lucindo in their women’s strawweight bout.
Mauricio Ruffy’s Spinning Kick TKO Shocks King Green
Ruffy delivered one of the most spectacular finishes of the night, landing a spinning wheel kick at 2:07 of the first round to secure a TKO win over King Green.
UFC 313 Preliminary Card Highlights
- Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya: Van won via unanimous decision (30-27).
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan: Ferreira showcased his grappling with a second-round armbar submission (4:27).
- Carlos Leal vs. Alex Morono: Leal won by first-round TKO (4:16).
- Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall: Santos secured a split decision victory (27-30, 29-28, 29-28).
- Ozzy Diaz vs. Djorden Santos: Diaz claimed a unanimous decision win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Canceled Bouts
Unfortunately, two fights were canceled prior to the event:
- Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
UFC 313 Delivered Non-Stop Action in USA
With jaw-dropping knockouts, stunning submissions, and back-and-forth battles, UFC 313 proved to be an unforgettable night of MMA action. Pereira’s title defense and Gaethje’s hard-fought win stole the show, leaving fans eager for what’s next in the UFC.
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