UFC 313 fight card -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Five biggest storylines to watch for in Las Vegas
In a long-awaited matchup of extreme style contrasts at 205 pounds, Alex Pereira will defend his light heavyweight title on Saturday against top contender Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. Pereira is fresh off an insanely busy 2024 where he defended the title three times against Jamahal Hill,
Who is Magomed Ankalaev? Meet the light heavyweight bogeyman who could dethrone Alex Pereira at UFC 313
The tallest opponent Ankalaev has faced is Johnny Walker, who stands at 6’6″. The shortest he has faced was 5’8″ Lloyd Marshbanks, whom Ankalaev knocked out in 15 seconds in his fourth professional contest in 2016.
A lighthearted jab from veteran UFC cutman Brad Tate was seemingly misinterpreted by fans after he commented on an ESPN MMA Instagram post showcasing Magomed Ankalaev’s knockout power.
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Johnny Walker Withdraws from UFC 311 Due to 'Bad Injury'Johnny Walker won't be competing at UFC ... The 32-year-old Rio de Janeiro native is coming off back-to-back knockout losses against Magomed Ankalaev and Volkan Oezdemir.
Magomed Ankalaev fought for the vacant light heavyweight belt in 2022. / Peter Casey-Imagn Images Following controversy in his first fights with Johnny Walker and Ion Cutelaba, Ankalaev would ...
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