Full Results UFC 313 – Ankalaev Crowned New Champion

UFC 313 concluded with thrilling bouts and significant shifts in the MMA landscape. The event, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8, 2025, saw Magomed Ankalaev dethrone Alex Pereira to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

Ankalaev’s Dominant Performance

In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev faced reigning Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira. Ankalaev showcased superior striking and grappling skills, securing a unanimous decision victory with judges scoring the bout 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47. This win not only earned Ankalaev the championship belt but also extended his unbeaten streak to 14 fights.

Gaethje’s Triumphant Return

The co-main event featured a lightweight rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje, rebounding from a previous loss, delivered a stellar performance, earning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in his favor. This victory reestablishes Gaethje’s position among the top contenders in the lightweight division.

Ruffy’s Spectacular Knockout

A highlight of the event was Mauricio Ruffy’s stunning knockout of King Green. Ruffy executed a flawless spinning wheel kick at 2:07 of the first round, drawing comparisons to Conor McGregor for his striking prowess. Commentators hailed it as one of the best knockouts in UFC history.

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Complete Results from UFC 313

Main Card

Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Magomed Ankalaev def. Alex Pereira (c) via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Lightweight: Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight: Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner via submission (triangle choke) at 2:29 of Round 1
Women’s Strawweight: Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight: Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green via KO (spinning wheel kick) at 2:07 of Round 1

Preliminary Card

Flyweight: Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Middleweight: Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan via submission (armbar) at 4:27 of Round 2
Welterweight: Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono via TKO (punches) at 4:16 of Round 1
Featherweight: Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Middleweight: Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Cancelled Bouts

Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev – Cancelled due to Blaydes suffering from an undisclosed illness.
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda – Cancelled hours before the event due to Castaneda’s undisclosed illness.

UFC 313 delivered memorable fights and showcased emerging talents, setting the stage for future matchups in various divisions.

Source: MMAnytt.se

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