Magomed Ankalaev is UFC light heavyweight champion following his win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313. UFC CEO Dana White said a rematch is likely. We have the opening odds
Dana White doesn’t think the UFC 313 main event lived up to his expectations, but that doesn’t deter him from running it back. In that main event, Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become champion.
The 37-year-old Brazilian has already done nearly all there is to do as a UFC fighter, including championships in two weight classes and multiple successful defenses. But octagonal boss Dana White suggests he's got even more heights to reach if he's able to turn aside top-ranked challenger Magomed Ankalaev atop the main card at Saturday's big show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.