Back at UFC 313, he managed to defeat Alex Pereira and get his hand raised high as the winner and new champion. With that being said, Ankalaev is expected to face an immediate rematch against ‘Poatan’, and many think it’ll look quite different to their first showdown.

Alex Pereira lost his belt via a unanimous decision from the judges cageside at the T-Mobile Arena. Post-fight, Dana White claimed he’d ‘probably’ book an immediate rematch before both fighters publicly claimed they were relishing the thought of running back their 25-minute scrap.

Chael Sonnen is still hopeful that Alex Pereira could pose Jon Jones problems after UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

A UFC veteran reveals a major challenge Alex Pereira may face in his potential move to heavyweight, sparking debate among fans.

Alex Pereira had been one of the most actives champions in UFC history, but Aljamain Sterling feels the schedule might've caught up to him.

Brendan Schaub thinks Alex Pereira losing his title is a problem for the UFC. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s UFC 313 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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It appears Alex Pereira will immediately get an opportunity to avenge his UFC 313 title loss. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC)

Firas Zahabi believes Magomed Ankalaev clearly beat Alex Pereira at UFC 313, who he says was too hesitant during the fight.