Magomed Ankalaev has become the UFC light heavyweight champion after defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 313, extending his unbeaten streak to 14 fights since 2018, despite receiving a lukewarm reception for the uneventful fight.
Magomed Ankalaev is the guy to watch at light heavyweight. Love him or hate him, he’s the one to beat.
Ankalaev might not reach Alex Pereira’s superstar status—despite just outworking him to clinch the title at UFC 313. But hey, with a 14-fight unbeaten streak since 2018, fans better get used to his name in lights.
The fight? Not exactly a barnburner. Five rounds, few highlights, and Pereira’s blazing championship run ended with more of a whimper than a bang. An immediate rematch could be on the cards—fingers crossed it’s more exciting next time!
Anyway, UFC 313’s main event got roasted by viewers. Check out some of the best commentary below.
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Paige VanZant is back in the spotlight after her latest win at Power Slap 12. She’s calling for women’s titles now—her words: "We’re here to knock b*tches out." Whether you follow her new career path or not, she’s definitely making waves!
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