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.

Top lightweights Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev met in a short-notice fight in the co-main event of UFC 313. Headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, UFC 313 was also originally supposed to feature a matchup between Gaethje and #6-ranked lightweight contender Dan Hooker.

Alex Pereira lost his light heavyweight title and his future could be at heavyweight, and Justin Gaethje revived his career with a win and still has more to give.

Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313.

One of the UFC's biggest stars returns on Saturday when light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira faces the man many believe to be his biggest test at 205 pounds, Magomed Ankalaev. The pair headline UFC 313 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Justin Gaethje achieved a unanimous win against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, marking his comeback after a TKO defeat to Max Holloway. Fiziev replaced Dan Hooker due to injury, providing tough competition despite a lower rank.