The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Las Vegas for its third numbered event of 2025—UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev—featuring an electrifying championship showdown.
The main event will see reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira put his title on the line against top-ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev in a highly anticipated clash. The co-main event will feature an explosive lightweight battle between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, a rematch expected to deliver non-stop action over five rounds.
UFC 313 Fight Card and Streaming Information
The event also boasts an exciting main card lineup, including Jailin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes at lightweight, and a women’s strawweight showdown between Amanda Lemos and Iasmin Lucindo. The main card will open with King Green facing Maurício Ruffy in another lightweight battle.
In the preliminary card, heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Rizven Kuniev will collide in a crucial bout, following a significant flyweight contest featuring Joshua Van and Rei Tsuruya. Van, who has impressed with his striking and fight IQ, takes on Tsuruya, an undefeated ROAD TO UFC tournament winner renowned for his wrestling pedigree.
The prelims will also feature Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan, and Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal, while the early prelims will showcase featherweight bouts between Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall and Chris Gutiérrez vs. John Castañeda. Additionally, middleweights Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos and Osman Diaz will kick off the event with an intriguing matchup.
UFC 313: Date, Venue & Start Time in India
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 (USA) | Sunday, March 9, 2025 (India)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Fight Start Timings (India)
Early Prelims: 5:00 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
Preliminary Card: 6:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
Main Card: 8:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 9)
Where to Watch UFC 313 in India?
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu)
Live Streaming: Available on Sony LIV
UFC 313 Complete Fight Card
Main Card
Light Heavyweight World Championship: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
Women’s Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Lightweight Bout: King Green vs. Maurício Ruffy
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya
Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
Early Preliminary Card
Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall
Featherweight Bout: Chris Gutiérrez vs. John Castañeda
Middleweight Bout: Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos vs. Osman Diaz
Don’t miss out on UFC 313’s action-packed card, as Pereira defends his title against Ankalaev in a must-watch showdown!