UFC 313 is shaping up to be an absolute banger, headlined by a light heavyweight title clash between champ Alex Pereira and the unstoppable Magomed Ankalaev. This 12-fight card is stacked with talent, and we can’t wait to break it down for you. 

In the main event, Alex Pereira puts his 205-pound belt on the line against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira’s been on a tear, racking up five straight UFC wins and aiming for his fourth consecutive title defense. The dude’s a machine—power, precision, and ice in his veins. Standing in his way is Ankalaev, who’s 11-0-1 in his last 13 UFC fights, with a single no-contest thrown in there. He hasn’t tasted defeat since his debut loss way back on March 17, 2018. Something’s gotta give when these two collide, and we’re excited to see who walks away with the gold.

The co-main event brings some fireworks to the lightweight division with Justin Gaethje squaring off against Rafael Fiziev. If that sounds familiar, it’s because these two already threw down at UFC 286 on March 18, 2023, where Gaethje edged out a majority decision. Fiziev’s no doubt hungry for revenge, and Gaethje’s always ready to turn a fight into a war. Expect chaos.

How to Watch UFC 313: PEREIRA vs. ANKALAEV Online

The UFC broadcasts exclusively on ESPN+ for the U.S., so you will need an ESPN+ subscription to watch. The main card and prelims of the fight will be available through Pay-Per-View (PPV) on ESPN. 

You can also order from UFC Fight Pass.

 

When is UFC 313: PEREIRA vs. ANKALAEV? Date and Start Time

The battle of UFC 313 will take place on Saturday, 8th of March 2025. The time for the exclusive airing of the main card is 10 pm ET/ 7pm PT on ESPN+. The Prelims will kick off by 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+. The Early Prelims start much earlier by 6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.

Where will UFC 313: PEREIRA vs. ANKALAEV take place?

The stage for UFC 313 has been set at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.

UFC 313: PEREIRA vs. ANKALAEV Fight card

Here is the full fight card for the big event:

Main Card

  1. Main Event: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev – Light Heavyweight Title Fight

  2. Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev – Lightweight

  3. Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes – Lightweight

  4. Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo – Women’s Strawweight

  5. King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy – Lightweight

Prelims

  1. Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev – Heavyweight

  2. Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya – Flyweight

  3. Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan – Middleweight

  4. Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal – Welterweight

Early Prelims

  1. Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall – Featherweight

  2. Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz – Middleweight

  3. Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda – Bantamweight

This card has a little bit of everything—title stakes, a grudge rematch, and some rising stars looking to make a statement. Pereira vs. Ankalaev feels like a classic striker vs. grappler showdown, while Gaethje vs. Fiziev 2 could steal the show with pure violence.