Magomed Ankalaev didn't exactly wrestle the UFC light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira, but he did manage to beat "Poatan" at his own game. Ankalaev is now the 205-pound champion after a surprising unanimous decision from the judges in Las Vegas following a very close five-round fight.

Magomed Ankalaev stared into the eyes of a Brazilian boogeyman and did not blink. Relentless forward pressure, clubbing power punches and a suffocating clinch game spurred Ankalaev to a unanimous decision over Alex Pereira,

Alex Pereira is refining his takedown defense ahead of UFC 313, preparing for a tough battle against wrestling-heavy Magomed Ankalaev.