UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker to headline in Las Vegas [Video]

UFC 313 is taking shape. The promotion announced UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the main event with support from a lightweight contest between Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker.

The promotion announced UFC 313’s main event and co-main event during the UFC 311 broadcast on Saturday. Both fights are set for five rounds. The impending pay-per-view card takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Pereira (12-2) and Ilia Topuria were the two frontrunners for 2024 Fighter of the Year. Pereira defended the light heavyweight title three times last year, knocking out Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree. “Poaton” became a reliable star for the promotion after headlining the milestone UFC 300 card and rescuing International Fight Week after Conor McGregor pulled out of the marquee.

Ankalaev (19-1-1, 1 NC) is ranked No. 1 in the UFC’s official light heavyweight …