Written by Alex Pereira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
UFC 313 will determine whether or not Dagestani star Magomed Ankalaev is the kryptonite of kickboxing ace Alex Pereira, and the UFC 313 cold open highlights the clash between “a different kind of beast” and “a smashing force”.
Narrated by actor Ron Perlman, the video takes a closer look to the highly anticipated clash that could ceent “Poatan” among the greatest champions in light heavyweight history with four title defenses, or have Ankalaev dethrone one of the most popular faces of the company today.
The clip posted by UFC CEO Dana White also breaks down the co-main event contest between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. The lightweight duel, made on short notice after Dan Hooker was forced out with a hand injury, is described as “a rematch of epic proportions.”
Watch the UFC 313 cold open below.
The UFC 313 main card features four more lightweights, as King Green opens the pay-per-view portion of the show versus Mauricio Ruffy, and Jalin Turner takes on Ignacio Bahamondes. Also featured is a strawweight showdown between Brazilian talents Amanda Lemos and Iasmin Lucindo.