UFC 313, featuring a main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title and a co-main event with Justin Gaethje versus Dan Hooker, is set to take place in three weeks, with the full main card announced but the bout order yet to be revealed.
UFC 313 is just around the corner, set to take place in a mere three weeks. The full main card lineup has finally been unveiled, with the spotlight shining on Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev in the headlining bout.
Pereira, defending his light heavyweight title, faces a formidable opponent. Many have long considered Ankalaev a future champion. Currently ranked as the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter globally by MMA Fighting, Pereira’s coming off an electrifying year. Three knockout victories, including a Fight of the Night against Khalil Rountree last October? Impressive! He also snagged second place for Fighter of the Year.
On the flip side, Ankalaev boasts an unbeaten streak since his UFC debut slip-up in 2018. With 11 wins, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest in his last dozen fights, he’s been on fire! Ranked No. 2 among light heavyweights, he had a stellar 2024—knocking out Johnny Walker in January and clinching a unanimous decision over Aleksandar Rakic in October.
Switching gears to the co-main event: Justin Gaethje is back! The former interim lightweight champ squares off against Dan Hooker in a five-round clash. Gaethje’s sole fight in 2024 saw him lose his ‘BMF’ title to Max Holloway at UFC 300—a bout that bagged both Fight of the Year and Knockout of the Year honors.
Hooker, too, only stepped into the octagon once in 2024. He edged out Mateusz Gamrot via split decision at UFC 305 last August.
As for the rest of the main card? It’s packed with talent—ranked fighters, rising stars, and big names alike. Jalin Turner, Amanda Lemos, and King Green are all slated for action on this pay-per-view extravaganza. The complete card and bout order? Still under wraps!
Here’s what we know so far about UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev:
MAIN EVENT: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
CO-MAIN EVENT: Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker
Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Stay tuned for more updates as fight night approaches!