Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Zahabi was surprised that Ankalaev failed to get Pereira to the ground, and even more surprised that he was able to win without any takedowns landed.

Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 8) for a UFC 313 card topped by a massive light heavyweight title fight.Alex Pereira vs. Magomed AnkalaevThe main event will see Alex Pereira try to defend his light heavyweight belt for the first time when he meets #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.

UFC 313 established a new champion and possibly secured the chance for a fan favorite contender to challenge for championship. In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev snatched the light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira by executing a smart gameplan to earn a unanimous decision victory.