Las Vegas is set to host a must-watch UFC event as Alex Pereira defends his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8th inside the T-Mobile Arena. The reigning champ, Pereira,

Chael Sonnen doesn’t see Alex Pereira sticking around at light heavyweight after UFC 313. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defends his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in the March 8 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view,

Alex Pereira has taken his training up a notch for his upcoming fight with Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title for a fourth time in the main event of UFC 313, meeting #1 contender Ankalaev in Las Vegas on March 8.

For his part, ‘The Problem Child’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson in November. Before facing ‘Iron Mike’, Jake Paul called out the reigning UFC light-heavyweight champion. While no fight between the two was ever signed, Alex Pereira showed interest in the contest on social media.

Nina-Marie Daniele recently mimicked Israel Adesanya's signature victory celebration after she submitted Alex Pereira in a lighthearted matchup.

Everything you need to know about the main event of the UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira Vs. Magomed Ankalaev.