LAS VEGAS – Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have exchanged many phrases over social media and interviews earlier than UFC 313, however on Thursday, they got here face-to-face for the primary time in a proper setting.
After answering questions from reporters on the pre-fight press convention, gentle heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and prime contender Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) engaged in a staredown upfront of the anticipated conflict.
Each males had been centered as they locked eyes, additional constructing the strain forward of Saturday’s primary occasion title bout at T-Cellular Area (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).
Pereira, 37, will try to make a fourth consecutive protection of his 205-pound belt, whereas Ankalaev, 32, seems to be to increase his 13-fight unbeaten streak by capturing gold for the primary time.
Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have an intense first faceoff after the #UFC313 press convention 👀 pic.twitter.com/T93oPr4y17
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 7, 2025
Try the video above to see the primary Pereira vs. Ankalaev faceoff from the UFC 313 pre-fight press convention.
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