New UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev was dismissive of the striking of former champion Alex Pereira following Ankalaev's win in the UFC 313 main event.

Dominick Cruz wants to see Magomed Ankalaev utilize his full skillset vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 313. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) challenges light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).

Magomed Ankalaev did not get the version of Alex Pereira that he expected. The Dagestani standout outstruck his opponent on the feet and mixed in occasional control against the fence to capture a close unanimous decision triumph in the UFC 313 headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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.

Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) will meet for the light heavyweight championship in the main event of Saturday’s card, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+). Before that, however, they crossed paths for one last staredown.

Brazil's Alex Pereira will defend his light heavyweight belt Saturday night at UFC 313 against Russia's Magomed Ankalaev. Find out how to watch.

Brazilian Alex Pereira, Russian Magomed Ankalaev to fight for UFC light heavyweight title Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Alex Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. Here is what the fight card looks like and the current odds.

UFC 313 established a new champion and possibly secured the chance for a fan favorite contender to challenge for championship. In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev snatched the light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira by executing a smart gameplan to earn a unanimous decision victory.

Aljamain Sterling thinks Alex Pereira's active UFC schedule took a toll on him. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous d

Following his dominant victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 313, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev was surrounded by rumors about his next opponent. The post Alex Pereira Rematch “Negotiations” Crushes Jiri Prochazka’s Title Hope After Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC 313 Update appeared first on EssentiallySports.