Dana White doesn’t think the UFC 313 main event lived up to his expectations, but that doesn’t deter him from running it back. In that main event, Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become champion.
The 37-year-old Brazilian has already done nearly all there is to do as a UFC fighter, including championships in two weight classes and multiple successful defenses. But octagonal boss Dana White suggests he's got even more heights to reach if he's able to turn aside top-ranked challenger Magomed Ankalaev atop the main card at Saturday's big show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev's championship-clinching decision win against Alex Pereira Saturday night at UFC 313 may have ended all hope of a potential superfight.
Magomed Ankalaev knew he had the UFC light heavyweight title the moment the final bell rang against Alex Pereira. Although Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) thought he did enough to win the decision,
New UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev is already taking swipes at Alex Pereira ahead of a potential rematch of UFC 313's main event.