On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” we react to Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 title loss, Dana White entering boxing, more.
The 37-year-old Brazilian has already done nearly all there is to do as a UFC fighter, including championships in two weight classes and multiple successful defenses. But octagonal boss Dana White suggests he's got even more heights to reach if he's able to turn aside top-ranked challenger Magomed Ankalaev atop the main card at Saturday's big show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 313, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Alex Pereira (12-3) was looking for his fourth successful title defense in less than 12 months as he took on the number one contender Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1,
Magomed Ankalaev clinched the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Alex Pereira via unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47 in Ankalaev's favor. The Dagestani fighter used forward pressure and grappling, effectively neutralizing Pereira's renowned striking capabilities.
Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall shared his reaction to Magomed Ankalaev defeating Alex Pereira in the UFC 313 main event.
Dana White suggested following UFC 313 that an immediate rematch between new light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev and popular former champ Alex Pereira will “probably” be next.