UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Azerbaijan
Chile
R1, 2:29
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:07
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Myanmar
R3, 5:00
Japan
R2, 4:27
Armenia
R1, 4:16
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round lightweight war, extending Gaethje’s historic promotional bonus streak.
Performance of the Night: Ignacio Bahamondes received $50,000 for his slick first-round triangle choke submission victory over Jalin Turner.
Performance of the Night: Mauricio Ruffy collected $50,000 for his spectacular first-round spinning wheel kick knockout against veteran King Green.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official fighter base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Disclosed performance figures include official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night winners).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 313
Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira via unanimous decision to become the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, snapping Pereira’s four-fight championship win streak.
UFC 313 generated an official live gate of $10,100,308 from 18,869 fans at T-Mobile Arena, ranking as one of the highest-grossing events in UFC history in Nevada.
Justin Gaethje earned his 14th UFC post-fight bonus with Fight of the Night honors against Rafael Fiziev, continuing his reign as one of the most decorated action fighters in promotional history.
Joshua Van (born 2001) vs. Rei Tsuruya (born 2002) officially became the first matchup in UFC history to feature two combatants born in the 21st century.
Mauricio Ruffy delivered a highlight-reel spinning wheel kick knockout against veteran King Green in just 2:07 of Round 1, claiming Performance of the Night honors.
Ignacio Bahamondes collected his first career triangle choke submission victory in the Octagon, tapping out Jalin Turner at 2:29 of the opening frame.
Rei Tsuruya attempted 21 takedowns across 15 minutes against Joshua Van, recording the highest single-fight takedown attempt volume in the UFC flyweight division in 2025.
Amanda Lemos commanded 7 minutes and 58 seconds of top control and completed 3 takedowns to defeat surging prospect Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision.
During the live pay-per-view telecast, former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler was officially announced as the newest “Modern Wing” inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Carlos Leal marked his promotional debut in emphatic fashion, stopping 20-fight Octagon veteran Alex Morono via strikes at 4:16 of Round 1.
Brunno Ferreira maintained his 100% finish rate inside the Octagon, tapping Armen Petrosyan with a triangle armbar at 4:27 of Round 2.
Ozzy Diaz and Djorden Santos traded 266 combined significant strikes across three rounds, establishing the highest striking total on the preliminary card.
When and where did UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev take place?
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev took place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States.
Who won the main event title fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) after five rounds to capture the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round lightweight rematch that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 313?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev (Fight of the Night), and Ignacio Bahamondes and Mauricio Ruffy (Performance of the Night).
How did Mauricio Ruffy defeat King Green?
Mauricio Ruffy knocked out veteran King Green with a spectacular spinning wheel kick at 2:07 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance and live gate revenue for UFC 313?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 18,869 attendees and generated an official live gate of $10,100,308 at T-Mobile Arena.
What historic milestone did Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya achieve?
Joshua Van (born 2001) and Rei Tsuruya (born 2002) competed in the first bout in UFC history featuring two fighters born in the 2000s.
Who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame during the broadcast?
Former undisputed welterweight champion Robbie Lawler was announced as the newest inductee into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
How did Ignacio Bahamondes defeat Jalin Turner?
Ignacio Bahamondes caught Jalin Turner in a triangle choke submission at 2:29 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the result of Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo?
Amanda Lemos defeated Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) by controlling nearly eight minutes on the ground.
Why was Armen Petrosyan deducted a point against Brunno Ferreira?
Armen Petrosyan was deducted one point in Round 1 due to repeated groin strikes before ultimately being submitted via triangle armbar in Round 2.
How did Carlos Leal perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Carlos Leal had a successful promotional debut, defeating veteran Alex Morono via TKO (punches) at 4:16 of Round 1.
How was UFC 313 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, while preliminary bouts were simulcast on ESPNEWS, ESPN+, and Disney+, with early prelims streaming on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights at UFC 313?
The event was called by lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color commentators Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
How many bouts were completed at UFC 313?
A total of 10 bouts took place on the card: 5 on the main card, 4 on the preliminary card, and 1 on the early preliminary card.
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