UFC light heavyweight title history: Ankalaev, Pereira, Jones, Liddell, Couture and more
The light heavyweight title was on the line in the UFC 313 main event, and dominant champion Alex Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) fell to challenger Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC).
UFC 313 results, highlights: Magomed Ankalaev upsets Alex Pereira to claim light heavyweight title
Magomed Ankalaev didn't exactly wrestle the UFC light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira, but he did manage to beat "Poatan" at his own game. Ankalaev is now the 205-pound champion after a surprising unanimous decision from the judges in Las Vegas following a very close five-round fight.
Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313.
UFC 313: Magomed Ankalaev Claims the UFC Light Heavyweight Title, What’s Next for the Newly Crowned Champ?
Magomed Ankalaev claims the UFC Light Heavyweight title at UFC 313, What's Next for the newly crowned champ from Dagestan?
Mixed Martial Arts-Ankalaev beats Pereira to become UFC light heavyweight champion
Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become the UFC light heavyweight champion after securing a unanimous decision victory at UFC 313 on Saturday, handing Pereira his first loss in the weight class.
UFC 313 results, highlights, analysis: Magomed Ankalaev stuns Alex Pereira, captures light heavyweight championship
An entertaining card at UFC 313 concluded with a hyper-competitive bout for the light heavyweight championship as Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira by unanimous decision to steal the belt in Las Vegas.
Alex Pereira addresses next fight after UFC 313 title loss amid heavyweight rumours
Alex Pereira will seemingly pursue a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev after losing the light-heavyweight title at UFC 313, despite rumours of a move to heavyweight. Pereira suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Ankalaev in Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas, ending a fine run as champion in which he scored three title defences by TKO in 2024.
UFC 313 results: Magomed Ankalaev dethrones Alex Pereira to win light heavyweight title
In the UFC 313 main event Saturday, Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) upset Alex Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) to earn gold at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 313 results: Pereira vs. Ankalaev fight card highlights
Magomed Ankalaev is the new light heavyweight champion. Here are all of the results and best highlights from UFC 313.
Alex Pereira Issues Statement After Title Loss At UFC 313
Alex Pereira has vowed to bounce back better than ever following his loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira was outpointed by Ankalaev over five rounds as he lost his undisputed UFC light heavyweight title to the Russian in the main event at T-Mobile Arena.
Magomed Ankalaev takes Alex Pereira's title at UFC 313
Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira on Saturday night, taking a unanimous decision to become the new light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 313.
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