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UFC 313 is in the books after Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which saw the first title change of 2025 unfold in the headliner.
After more than a year of claiming he would do exactly what he did, Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) outpointed Alex Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) by unanimous decision to capture the light heavyweight championship and extend one of the longest unbeaten streaks in UFC history.
For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC 313.
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Magomed Ankalaev def. Alex Pereira
Ankalaev became the 18th undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion and the first from Russia.
Ankalaev’s 14-fight UFC unbeaten streak is fifth-longest in company history behind Jon Jones (20), Anderson Silva (16), Kamaru Usman (15) and Islam Makhachev (15).
Ankalaev’s 14-fight UFC unbeaten streak at light heavyweight is the longest active streak in the division. He hasn’t suffered a defeat since September 2018.
Ankalaev’s 14-fight UFC unbeaten streak at light heavyweight is the second-longest in divisional history behind Jones (18).
Ankalaev’s 14-fight UFC unbeaten streak at light heavyweight is the longest active streak in the division.
Pereira fell to 5-1 since he moved up to the light heavyweight division in July 2023.
Pereira suffered the first decision loss of his career.
Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev
Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) has been awarded 14 fight-night bonuses in 14 UFC appearances.
Gaethje’s 14 UFC fight-night bonuses since 2017 are most of any fighter in the company.
Gaethje’s nine Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC competition are third-most in company history behind Dustin Poirier (10) and Edson Barboza (10).
Fiziev’s (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) three-fight listing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since July 2022.
Fiziev has suffered two of his four career losses by decision.
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner
Bahamondes (17-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has earned five of his six UFC victories by stoppage.
Jalin Turner (14-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) suffered the first submission loss of his career.
Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green
Ruffy (12-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has earned 11 of his 12 career victories by stoppage. He’s finished eight of those wins in Round 1.
Ruffy earned the 16th knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning wheel kick.
King Green (32-17-1 MMA, 13-12-1 UFC) fell to 1-3 in his past four fights dating back to December 2023.
Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya
Joshua Van’s (13-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) three-fight UFC winning streak at flyweight is tied for the second-longest active streak in the division behind Alexandre Pantoja (seven).
Van has earned five of his six UFC victories by decision.
Rei Tsuruya (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) had his 10-fight winning streak snapped for the first defeat of his career.
Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan
Brunno Ferreira (13-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has earned all four of his UFC victories by stoppage.
Ferreira’s four stoppage victories since 2023 in UFC competition are tied form ost among active fighters in the company.
Armen Petrosyan’s (9-5 MMA, 3-4 UFC) three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since June 2023.
Petrosyan has suffered four of his five career losses by stoppage.
Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono
Alex Morono (24-12 MMA, 13-9 UFC) has suffered all five of his career stoppage losses by knockout.
Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall
Francis Marshall (8-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC) fell to 1-3 in his past four fights after starting his career 7-0.
Marshall has suffered two of his three career losses by split decision.
Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos
Ozzy Diaz (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) earned the first decision victory of his career.
Djorden Santos (10-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has suffered both of his career losses by decision.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 313.
UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on X @MJCflipdascript.
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