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Summary UFC 313: Ankalaev Dethrones Pereira, Gaethje wins the rematch and Ruffy Shines
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(Photo Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)UFC 313: Pearl vs. Ankalave It took place on March 8, 2025 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event contained a series of fascinating duels, culminating in a lightweight heavyweight title.
Main event: Ankalaev captures a lightweight heavyweight title
In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev secured the unanimous victory of the decision on the prevailing master Alex Pereira To apply for the championship in the ponderous weight of the UFC. Despite the effective throws of Pereira calves and successful defense against all 12 attempts to bear Ankalaeva, the judges fired 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47 in favor of Ankalaeva, citing his dominance in the monastery and significant strikes.
Cooperative cooperation: Gaethje triumphs in a rematch against Fiziewa
In the co -chairing event Justin Slave Get a unanimous decision Rafael Fiziv in their slight rematch. Gaethje, reflecting on the previous knockout loss, presented resistance and tactical efficiency, landing in the key result of the upper knocking in the second round. All three judges fired a fight of 29-28 in favor of Gaethji, marking his second victory over Fiziew.
Noteworthy performances
- Maurício Ruffy provided a distinctive performance, knocking out a veteran Bobby Green With a kick of the spinner in the first round. This victory not only emphasized Ruffy’s striking capabilities, but also put him as a rising star in a lightweight division.
- Ignacio Bahamondes He presented his gripping skills by submitting Jalin Turner Through the triangle he chokes in the first round, dealing with earlier critics of his ground game.
Bonus prizes
UFC awarded bonuses of USD 50,000 for exceptional performances:
- Night fight: Justin Gaethhe vs. Rapade free
- Night performance: Ignacio Bahamondes and Maurício Ruffy
| Weight class | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight ponderous weight | Magomed Ankalaev | Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) | 5 | 5:00 |
| Lithe | Justin Slave | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lithe | Ignacio Bahamondes | Application (triangle choke) | 1 | 2:29 |
| Straw weight | Amanda Lemos | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lithe | Maurício Ruffy | Ko (kick of the reel) | 1 | 2:07 |
| Fly weight | Joshua Van | Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Average weight | Brunno Ferreira | Application (Triangle Armbar) | 2 | 4:27 |
| Semi -average weight | Carlos Leal | Who (blows) | 1 | 4:16 |
| Featherweight | Miron Santos | Decision (divided) (27-30, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Average weight | Ozzy Diaz | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 313 provided the night of invigorating fights and unforgettable performances, additionally shaping the landscape of many divisions.
Credit: Jeff Bottari/Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC/GettyUFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev hinted that Usman Nurmagomedov could be signing with the promotion soon.
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight title this Saturday against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Makhachev returns to the Octagon after becoming the UFC's latest two-division champ by defeating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.
As Makhachev continues his final preparations for UFC 330, one of his longtime teammates could be on the way to the promotion. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, is a free agent and could potentially sign with the UFC in the coming weeks.
UFC CEO Dana White recently expressed interest in signing the undefeated champion, and manager Ali Abdelaziz hinted that the promotion has reached out. Nurmagomedov most recently finished Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
Ahead of UFC 330, Makhachev not only hinted that a Nurmagomedov UFC signing could be imminent, but also teased a few potential matchups for the PFL champ.
Islam Makhachev tabs Usman Nurmagomedov for immediate UFC title shot
During his UFC 330 media day press conference, Makhachev was asked about Nurmagomedov's potential UFC signing and hinted at a potential deal in the works.
“Usman has been training with us since he was really young. I know 100 percent that he's ready to fight for the UFC title tomorrow,†Makhachev said of Nurmagomedov.
“In my opinion, Usman did his job in the PFL, and he's ready to show a good performance in the UFC. Right now, is the time for Usman in the UFC and we have some people in mind. We want Justin for the belt, but if he has to do one more [fight], he'll face Arman [Tsarukyan] or [Mauricio] Ruffy.â€
Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy will clash in the UFC 331 co-main event next month in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, lightweight champ Justin Gaethje's return timeline remains uncertain, although he's widely speculated to face the Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy winner for his first title defense.
Can Usman Nurmagomedov win a UFC title? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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ONE ChampionshipA newly crowned champion is stepping into unfamiliar territory instead of taking a victory lap.
Nico Carrillo makes his ONE Championship kickboxing debut against Chinese newcomer Zhou Jiaqiang at ONE Fight Night 46, broadcasting live in US primetime this Friday, August 14, from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium. The 27-year-old Scot went from interim titleholder to undisputed ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion last month. This happened after Tawanchai PK Saenchai vacated the belt to continue rehabbing a serious leg injury.
Carrillo earned that opportunity by outworking Shadow Mavinn across five rounds at ONE Fight Night 40 in February. He now carries a 29-4 record and a relentless finishing instinct into this new discipline. A win over Zhou would put him on course to chase two-sport World Champion status. It would also add kickboxing gold to a Muay Thai throne he now holds outright.
“Nothing has changed. I have an opponent in front of me that I have to deal with, and I'm locked on that task. The news of me being officially crowned has nothing to do with this fight camp,†he said.
Nico Carrillo eyes bigger picture beyond Friday
Carrillo has already mapped out a path that extends well past this weekend, with plans to defend his Muay Thai title later this year before pursuing an MMA debut in Qatar as early as March, part of a renewed three-year partnership between ONE Championship and Visit Qatar.
Stacking disciplines immediately after inheriting undisputed gold is a bold call, but it fits a fighter who has built his career on seeking out the toughest available test rather than the safest one.
“I'm already a ONE World Champion, and the next obvious step is to become a two-sport World Champion, kickboxing or MMA alongside Muay Thai. For now, it's one step at a time,†he said.
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