UFC 313 takeaways: Has Alex Pereira's peak passed after title loss?
Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) had to take the hardest of hard roads to get his chance at gold. Similar to fellow champs Belal Muhammad and Merab Dvalishvili, the long path consisting of a double digit unbeaten streak is what it took for Ankalaev to get his opportunity to challenge Pereira, and he got the job done by unanimous decision.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: How to watch UFC 313, full fight card and more
The light heavyweight title isn't the only thing on the line at this weekend's UFC 313 match in Las Vegas between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, the two men are also putting a big chunk of their own change on the line.
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out $32.5 million to athletes since its deal began with Venum.
UFC 313 takes place on Saturday, March 8 with Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.
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