Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Zahabi was surprised that Ankalaev failed to get Pereira to the ground, and even more surprised that he was able to win without any takedowns landed.

Firas Zahabi believes Magomed Ankalaev clearly beat Alex Pereira at UFC 313, who he says was too hesitant during the fight.

Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 8) for a UFC 313 card topped by a massive light heavyweight title fight.Alex Pereira vs. Magomed AnkalaevThe main event will see Alex Pereira try to defend his light heavyweight belt for the first time when he meets #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.