Result
Magomed AnkalaevDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(49–46, 48–47, 48–47)
Elo swing-14Alex Pereira (1796 → 1782)+14Magomed Ankalaev (1850 → 1863)
DateMar 8, 2025
DivisionLight Heavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastPPV
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L
Poatan | 13-4-0Alex Pereira
W
Big Ank | 21-2-1Magomed Ankalaev
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(49–46, 48–47, 48–47)
Alex Pereira
Elo1787Great
3Y trend1714 → 1787
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Magomed Ankalaev
Elo1853Elite
3Y trend1840 → 1853
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Magomed Ankalaev won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Magomed Ankalaev led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Alex PereiraMagomed Ankalaev
Elo edge
Alex Pereira1787-19 last move
Magomed Ankalaev1853+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Alex Pereira#11 of 184 active Heavyweight fighters · 1787 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Israel Adesanya (rated 1850 at the time): +43.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Israel Adesanya (rated 1822 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #10 Ivan Shtyrkov, 6 ahead of #12 Curtis Blaydes.
Magomed Ankalaev#1 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1853 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anthony Smith (rated 1729 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alex Pereira (rated 1782 at the time): -24.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +23 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 36 ahead of #2 Carlos Ulberg.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Alex PereiravsMagomed Ankalaev
Control time
0:00vs5:42
Total strikes
97vs127
Sig. strikes
76vs94
Finishing profile
Alex PereiraKO/TKO leads 85% of wins
Magomed AnkalaevKO/TKO leads 52% of wins
Common opponents
Khalil Rountree Jr.Alex Pereira: win · TKO (punches) · Oct 5, 2024Magomed Ankalaev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 25, 2026
Round stats
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev is a completed Light Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 313 : PEREIRA VS ANKALAEV. Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev quick answers
Who won Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev won Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev on?
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed on UFC 313 : PEREIRA VS ANKALAEV.
What are the records for Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Alex Pereira enters with a 13-4-0 record and Magomed Ankalaev enters with a 21-2-1 record.
What division is Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed as a Light Heavyweight Title fight.
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