Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will attempt to make the fourth defense of his reign when he meets streaking contender Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in the main event at T-Mobile Arena (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+ ).

Alex Pereira is no longer the UFC light heavyweight champion after being beaten by Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 on Saturday night. The pair fought all five scheduled rounds at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and,

An NFL star criticizes the UFC, claiming grapplers have ruined the sport after Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira to win the 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.

Brett Appley previews the UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev as well as two exciting undercard fights.

Ankalaev, 32, actually failed with all of his takedowns (more than 10), which will shock those familiar with the general wrestling abilities of Dagestani fighters. However, he held Pereira against the fence for spells of the main-event bout, while proving sharper than the Brazilian in the striking exchanges.

It appears Alex Pereira will immediately get an opportunity to avenge his UFC 313 title loss. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC)