UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev – Top 10 Things to Know About This Weekend’s Big Fight

Tomorrow night, March 8, 2025, UFC 313 lights up T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with a blockbuster light-heavyweight title clash! Alex Pereira defends his belt against Magomed Ankalaev in a main event that’s got fight fans buzzing. Here’s the top 10 things you need to know about this PPV showdown—locked and loaded at 7:54 PM PST, March 7!

1. Pereira’s Title Reign on the Line
   Alex “Poatan” Pereira (11-2) defends his 205-pound crown for the third time since snagging it in November 2023 (ESPN). He’s 4-0 at light-heavyweight—can he keep the streak alive?
2. Ankalaev’s Unbeaten Streak
   Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1) rolls in on an 11-fight unbeaten run—his last loss was 2018 (talkSPORT). X calls him the division’s dark horse—will he dethrone the champ?
3. Knockout vs. Grappling Clash
   Pereira’s a kickboxing beast with 8 KOs—Ankalaev’s a wrestling machine with 5 submissions (MMA Fighting). X predicts a style war: power vs. control!
4. Co-Main Chaos: Gaethje vs. Hooker
   Justin Gaethje faces Dan Hooker in a five-round lightweight banger (Independent). X is hyped—could this steal the show?
5. Pereira’s 2024 Tear
   Poatan KO’d Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka last year (Forbes)—he’s the first champ to defend twice in 2024. Can he make it three?
6. Ankalaev’s Title Shot Drama
   After a no-contest vs. Johnny Walker in 2023, Ankalaev’s been vocal about this shot (Sportskeeda). X says he’s earned it—time to prove it!
7. Betting Odds Tighten
   ESPN BET has Pereira at -135, Ankalaev at +115—closest odds of Poatan’s title run. X bets are split—too close to call!
8. Fight Night Stakes
   A Pereira win cements his legacy—Ankalaev’s could shake up 205 (talkSPORT). X sees a new champ sparking chaos!
9. Undercard Heat
   Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes and Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo pack the PPV (MMA Fighting). X flags these as sleeper hits!
10. Vegas Vibes
    T-Mobile’s sold out—$10M gate expected (Forbes). X posts say the crowd’s electric—PPV’s at 10 PM ET tomorrow!

Why It’s Must-See: Pereira’s KO streak meets Ankalaev’s grind—X is split on who walks out champ! prelims kick off at 6 PM ET on ESPN+—don’t miss it!

Who’s your pick—Pereira’s power or Ankalaev’s chain? Drop it below—let’s talk UFC 313!