The former UFC light heavyweight champion brutally knocked out Jamahal Hill with a third-round barrage Saturday at UFC 311 inside Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The KO puts him back on the winning track following a second loss to UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira in June 2024.

Alex Pereira is an absolute menace. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion was on hand Saturday night in Los Angeles to take in the action at UFC 311. In particular, the 205-pound showdown between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill — two fighters he already owns a combined three victories over.

Jiri Prochazka is looking to get another UFC Light Heavyweight title shot against Alex Pereira following UFC 311 this weekend.

Despite all his posturing, Alex Pereira will in fact next defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev, and it’s official for UFC 313.

Starting with the challenger, Ankalaev is getting his second crack at the light heavyweight title. His first shot came in December 2022 when he fought Jan Blachowicz to a draw. Ankalaev hasn’t lost since 2018 when he was submitted in the final seconds against Paul Craig.

T he highly debated UFC light heavyweight fight has finally crystallized itself into reality. Magomed Ankalaev has gotten his opportunity to fight Alex Pereira at the UFC 313 main

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2) returns to action at UFC 313 on March 8 to face Magomed Ankalaev (19-1) at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena. As confirmed on the UFC 311 broadcast, Brazil's Pereira looks to make the fourth defense of his 205-pound title against an opponent who hasn't tasted defeat since 2018.

Standing across the Octagon from Pereira will be Magomed Ankalaev, a formidable grappler and sufficient striker with a professional record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Ankalaev