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Justin Gaethje, right, punches Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight bout during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena Saturday, March 8, 2025. Gaethje won the bout by unanimous decision. Photo by Steve Marcus Updated 3 minutes ago

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Fifth Round Pereira isn’t showing much urgency through the first minute even though he’s almost certainly down on the scorecards. Ankalaev gets an early volume advantage but Pereira gets some back with a left hook. They trade leg kicks. Ankalaev comes forward. Ankalaev jabs. Pereira seems tentative. Pereirs is keeping his distance but might need the opposite. He lands a…