Alex Poatán said goodbye to the light heavyweight division belt (up to 93kg) this Saturday (8). Magomed Ankalayev ended the Brazilian's reign by beating him by unanimous decision in the main fight of the UFC 313, in Las Vegas (USA). Poatan defended the takedown attempts well, landed good blows, but the Russian was superior – especially in the second round – and tied up most of the fight.
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With the defeat, Alex loses the absolute top spot in his category. The Brazilian star fails in his attempt to defend the belt for the fourth time.
Ankalaev fulfilled his promise to dethrone Poatan. The Russian reaches the top of the world on his second attempt and extends his streak to 14 fights without losing.
But if you lost the fight between Alex Poatán x Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, watch the best moments in the player below.
VIDEO: Watch the best moments of Ankalaev's victory over Alex Poatan at UFC 313
ANKALAEV HURT POATAN #UFC313 pic.twitter.com/5sU1PcA2xo
- UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 9, 2025
Magomed Ankalayev and Alex Pereira go the distance
Who got you winning?
@ufc #UFC313pic.twitter.com/XGr3t4xdFf
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 9, 2025
Marc Goddard separates Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalayev from the clinch #UFC313pic.twitter.com/hvU6J5QjNG
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 9, 2025
MAGOMED ANKALAEV ROCKS ALEX PEREIRA WITH A BIG LEFT HAND AT THE END OF THE SECOND ROUND!! #UFC313 pic.twitter.com/jxw61IFYct
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 9, 2025
Alex Poatán is defeated by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
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