Published: March 9, 2025
UFC 313 delivered an electrifying night of fights on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was headlined by a light heavyweight title showdown between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, while the co-main event saw a high-stakes lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.
With knockouts, submissions, and intense battles, UFC 313 lived up to the hype. Here’s a full breakdown of the event, including fight results, key moments, and what’s next for the fighters.
UFC 313 Main Card Results
🥊 Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev (Light Heavyweight Title Fight)
✅ Winner: Alex Pereira via KO (Round 2, 3:12)
Alex Pereira successfully defended his light heavyweight title, stopping Magomed Ankalaev with a devastating left hook in the second round. Ankalaev, known for his wrestling, tried to take the fight to the ground early, but Pereira’s striking precision proved too much. With this win, Pereira remains the dominant force at 205 lbs and continues his legendary MMA run.
🔥 Co-Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev (Lightweight Bout)
✅ Winner: Rafael Fiziev via TKO (Round 3, 4:28)
In an explosive rematch, Rafael Fiziev got his revenge on Justin Gaethje, stopping him late in the third round. Fiziev’s speed and counter-striking proved to be the difference, as he landed a brutal knee to Gaethje’s chin before finishing with ground-and-pound. This win shakes up the lightweight division, putting Fiziev in title contention.
💥 Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev (Heavyweight Bout)
✅ Winner: Curtis Blaydes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Blaydes showcased his superior wrestling, dominating UFC newcomer Kuniev for three rounds. While Kuniev showed toughness, he couldn’t stop Blaydes’ relentless takedown pressure.
👊 Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight Bout)
✅ Winner: Amanda Lemos via Submission (Round 2, 2:14)
Lemos secured a rear-naked choke in the second round, solidifying herself as a top contender in the strawweight division.
Key Moments & Highlights from UFC 313
1️⃣ Alex Pereira’s Dominance Continues
Pereira’s knockout power is legendary, and he proved it again by stopping Ankalaev. The Brazilian champion remains a nightmare for anyone in the division, and talk of a potential superfight against Jon Jones is already heating up.
2️⃣ Rafael Fiziev Gets His Revenge
After losing to Gaethje in 2023, Fiziev returned stronger, picking up the biggest win of his career. With back-to-back knockout wins, he’s now in title contention for the UFC lightweight belt.
3️⃣ Blaydes Eyes a Title Shot
With another dominant wrestling performance, Curtis Blaydes is once again knocking on the door of the heavyweight title picture. Could he be next for Tom Aspinall or Sergei Pavlovich?
What’s Next After UFC 313?
- Alex Pereira could face Jamahal Hill or a potential superfight with Jon Jones.
- Rafael Fiziev may fight Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira next in the lightweight division.
- Curtis Blaydes is likely to call out Aspinall or Pavlovich for a title eliminator fight.
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