Having a deep-rooted history with UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira, UFC Saudi Arabia headliner Israel Adesanya sent a clear message about who he's leaning toward on March 8 when Pereira finally fights Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 313 main event.

Magomed Ankalaev will finally get his shot at light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 313. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defended his light heavyweight title three times in the span of six months in 2024, scoring knockouts of Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka, and most recently Khalil Rountree at UFC 307.