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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Las Vegas for UFC 313, a highly anticipated event headlined by an exciting title fight. The main event will feature Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, defending his belt against the top-ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev. This battle is expected to be a thrilling matchup, with both fighters looking to prove their dominance in the division.
In the co-main event, fans will be treated to a rematch between Justin Gaethje, ranked No. 3 in the lightweight division, and Rafael Fiziev, ranked No. 11. This fight promises to deliver high-paced action and fireworks, as both fighters are known for their aggressive fighting styles.
Other exciting matchups on the main card include Jalin Turner taking on Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight contest, and Amanda Lemos facing off against Iasmin Lucindo in a women's strawweight bout. King Green and Maurício Ruffy will also square off in a lightweight clash to round out the main card.
The preliminary card will feature a heavyweight battle between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev, while the flyweight division will see Joshua Van from Myanmar make his top-15 debut against undefeated Rei Tsuruya from Japan. Fans can also look forward to exciting matchups between Brunno Ferreira and Armen Petrosyan, Alex Morono and Carlos Leal, and many more.
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. However, due to the time difference, the event will start early in the morning on Sunday, March 9 in India.
What time does UFC 313 start?
- Early Preliminary Card: 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT (Saturday, March 8) | 5 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
- Preliminary Card: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (Saturday, March 8) | 1 AM GMT / 6:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
- Main Card: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Saturday, March 8) | 3 AM GMT / 8:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
Where to Watch UFC 313 in India?
In India, UFC 313 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels starting from 6:30 AM IST on March 9. Fans can also live stream the event on Sony LIV.
UFC 313 Fight Card:
Main Card:
- Light Heavyweight Championship: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Magomed Ankalaev
- Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
- Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
- Women’s Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Lightweight Bout: King Green vs. Maurício Ruffy
Preliminary Card:
- Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
- Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya
- Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
- Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
Early Preliminary Card:
- Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall
- Featherweight Bout: Chris Gutiérrez vs. John Castañeda
- Middleweight Bout: Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos vs. Osman Diaz
Don’t miss out on this action-packed night of fights. Tune in for all the excitement as UFC 313 promises to deliver unforgettable moments!
