Alex Pereira faces someone considered his biggest challenge to date when he defends the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 313 against Magomed Ankalaev. The fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 155 lbs.: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 155 lbs.: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes 115 lbs.: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo 155

Alex Pereira has rapidly ascended to prominence within the UFC, becoming one of its most bankable stars. His previous bout at UFC 307 against Khalil Rountree Jr. reportedly earned him approximately $2.7 million, a sum that encompassed pay-per-view shares and a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.