Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) had to take the hardest of hard roads to get his chance at gold. Similar to fellow champs Belal Muhammad and Merab Dvalishvili, the long path consisting of a double digit unbeaten streak is what it took for Ankalaev to get his opportunity to challenge Pereira, and he got the job done by unanimous decision.

Alex Pereira has shared some new training footage with fans just days out from his fight with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will enter the octagon tonight for the main event at UFC 313. Here are the odds and predictions for the bout.