Pereira vs. Ankalaev updates, results of every fight

UFC 313 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). UFC 313 (pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+) takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In the headliner, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) puts his title on the line against challenger Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC). In the co-feature, Rafael Fiziev (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) steps up on short notice for a rematch with former interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC).

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET for one early prelim on ESPN+ (two fights were canceled hours before the card), 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPNews, and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view (via ESPN+).

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

UFC 313 lineup

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

• Champ Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev – for light heavyweight title
• Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje
• Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Jalin Turner
• Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
• King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)

• Rei Tsuruya vs. Joshua Van
• Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
• Carlos Leal vs. Alex Morono
• Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 7:30 p.m. ET)

• Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Carlos Leal vs. Alex Morono

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Records: Leal (21-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Morono (24-11 MMA, 13-8 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPNews
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Francis Marshall vs. Mairon Santos

Round 1 – Marshall right off the bat with some heavy power. Big leg kick by Marshall drops Santos, but he gets right back up. Marshall closes the distance and presses Santos. Santos with a big leg kick that knocks down Marshall. Solid jab by Santos. They both trade big leg kicks. We’re halfway through the round. Big left hook by Marshall, but then Santos connects with a left. Big leg kick by Santos. Leg kick by Santos. Another one. Santos seems to be pulling apart on the feet. Oh! A giant left hook by Marshall drops Santos! Santos dives for a single leg. Marshall has Santos’ back by the cage, landing short shots. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Marshall.

Round 2 – Santos with a solid right. He looks to be recovered. Nice left by Marshall! Big leg kick by Santos, but eats a right hand in the process. Marshall seems to be bleeding a bit from his mouth. Santos is pressing the action here. We’re halfway through the round. More jabs by Santos. Marshall shoots and gets the takedown! Marshall gets Santos back, while Santos is on his knees trying to get up. They’re against the cage. One minute left. Santos back on his feet, but being pressed against the cage. Santos breaks free. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Santos.

Round 3 – Solid right hand by Marshall! He’s a lot more aggressive here. Jabs by Marshall. Santos moving forward. Nice combo by Santos here! The pace has slowed down here. We’re halfway through the round. Santos still walking down Marshall, but very low volume. Quick combo connects for Marshall. Big left for Marshall. Marshall shoots and gets Santos to the ground. He’s in his guard. 30 seconds left. Short shots landing by Marshall. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Marshall. Overall 29-28, Marshall.

Result: Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
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Records: Santos (15-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Marshall (8-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPNews
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Ozzy Diaz vs. Djorden Santos

Round 1 – Big leg kick by Santos, followed by a jab. Another leg kick by Santos. Santos pushing the pace here. Not much being thrown by Diaz. Two more leg kicks by Santos. Nasty jabs by Santos. Diaz looks gun shy. Counter right lands by Diaz. Leg kick by Santos. Diaz with another counter right! Diaz now with a leg kick. Two minutes left. Leg kick by Diaz. Diaz keeps fining that right hand. Leg kick by Diaz. Again. Now Diaz is pressing Santos, moving forward. Solid jabs lands by Diaz. Oh! One, two connects for Diaz! They’re swinging wild now! Santos bringing the heat! More jabs by Diaz. The bell rings. Close round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Santos.

Round 2 – Oh! Big right hand by Santos right off the bat! He’s very aggressive here. Diaz no longer backing. They trade jabs. Santos being far more aggressive here. Big shots by Santos! Solid chin on Diaz. Diaz landing solid jabs too. Bog one two by Diaz! Man, Santos keeps tagging Diaz, but can’t hurt him. Two minutes left. Leg kick by Diaz. Hard jab by Diaz. Santos seems to be fading a bit. Man, Diaz can’t miss with the jab! These two are going toe to toe! More nasty jabs by Diaz. Oh! And a big right by Santos. One, two by Diaz! Jabs by Diaz. Right hand lands clean for Santos. The round comes to an end.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Santos.

Round 3 – Diaz back to pressing Santos. It looks like Santos is losing steam, but still firing. Jabs by Diaz. One, two lands for Santos. Diaz eating all these shots well and moving forward. Solid elbow then uppercut by Diaz! Body shot by Diaz. They trade jabs. Knee to the body by Diaz! Santos is hurt! Oh! Diaz wobbles Santos! Diaz all over him! Santos taking big shots! Big elbow by Diaz! Both these guys are exhausted! Uppercut by Diaz. One, two lands for Diaz! Santos has recovered, but still looking wobbly. Jabs by Diaz! Right hand connects for Santos! Santos catches a head kick and takes down Diaz! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Diaz. Overall 29-28, Santos.

Result: Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Records: Diaz (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Santos (10-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
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UFC 313 main card betting odds

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

• Champ Alex Pereira -120 vs. Magomed Ankalaev +100 – for light heavyweight title
• Rafael Fiziev -160 vs. Justin Gaethje +135
• Ignacio Bahamondes -135 vs. Jalin Turner +115
• Amanda Lemos +115 vs. Iasmin Lucindo -135
• King Green +360 vs. Mauricio Ruffy -525

UFC 313 prelim betting odds

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)

• Rei Tsuruya +140 vs. Joshua Van -170
• Brunno Ferreira +120 vs. Armen Petrosyan -140
• Carlos Leal -800 vs. Alex Morono +475
• Francis Marshall +220 vs. Mairon Santos -270

UFC 313 early prelim betting odds

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

• Ozzy Diaz +165vs. Djorden Santos -195