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How to Watch UFC 313: Date, Time, Fight Card

Garrett Kerman Sports Editor

Published03 Mar 2025

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The highly anticipated UFC 313 PPV event is finally here! The jam-packed event is highlighted by the main fight, a light heavyweight title fight between the reigning and defending champion Alex Pereira taking on top contender Magomed Ankalaev. Find everything you need to know about UFC 313, including the date, time, fight card, and more.

This weekend’s UFC 313 promises an electrifying main event as reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defends his title against the formidable Magomed Ankalaev. Set for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this matchup marks Pereira’s fourth title defense since claiming the belt in November 2023 with a knockout of Jiri Prochazka.

Pereira, known for his devastating striking and particularly lethal left hook, has dispatched notable opponents like Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in his title reign. However, he faces a unique challenge in Ankalaev, who is recognized for his well-rounded skill set, including a strong grappling background that could disrupt Pereira’s striking game.

Ankalaev enters this fight with confidence, having recently secured victories over Aleksandar Rakic and Johnny Walker. His tactical approach may involve utilizing wrestling to neutralize Pereira’s striking advantage, which has been a key factor in his previous fights.

In a display of bravado, Pereira has even proposed a $200,000 bet to Ankalaev for charity, adding an intriguing layer to their rivalry. As both fighters prepare for this high-stakes encounter, fans are eager to see if Ankalaev can dethrone the champion or if Pereira will continue his reign of dominance in the light heavyweight division.

How to Watch UFC 313

🥊 UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 pm ET
🏟 Location: T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, NV
📺 TV Channel: ESPN+ PPV
📊 UFC Stats: Pereira 12-2 | Ankalaev 20-1-1
🎲 UFC Odds: Pereira (-118) | Ankalaev (-102)

UFC 313 Fight Card

The full UFC 313 fight card has been released with Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev headlining this fight card.

There will be 12 fights in total, beginning with the preliminary card at 6:00 P.M. EST. Headlining the prelims is a heavyweight matchup between former title challenger Curtis Blaydes and promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev. Opening up the main card is a banger between two exciting lightweights, veteran King Green and the surging Mauricio Ruffy.

Then we have an exciting clash in the strawweight between fellow strikers Amanda Lemos and Iasmin Lucindo. Up after that is a lightweight slobber knocker between Jalin Turner and Ignacio Bahamondes in the featured bout on the main card.. Then, of course in the co-main event we have a rematch between two of the most exciting lightweights on the roster, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.