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The UFC has confirmed the officials for the main event at UFC 313, featuring Alex Pereira squaring off against Magomed Ankalaev. Marc Goddard, a well-respected referee in MMA circles, will oversee the title bout set for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Nevada Athletic Commission has enlisted judges Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, and Sal D’Amato to put their scorecards to the test during this anticipated matchup.
Pereira, sporting a professional record of 12-2 in mixed martial arts (MMA) and 9-1 in the UFC, is looking to keep his title after already fending off contenders like Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree. He snagged the title from Prochazka and is ready for his fourth consecutive defense. On the other side, you have Ankalaev, who holds a 20-1-1 record in MMA and an impressive 11-1-1 in the UFC. He hasn’t tasted defeat in 13 straight fights since stepping into the UFC, racking up an 11-0-1 streak and one no-contest along the way.
This bout is set to be one of the hottest showdowns on the UFC calendar, with both fighters showcasing formidable records and powerful performance streaks. When these two top-level warriors clash in the octagon, fans can expect nothing short of fireworks at UFC 313.
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