UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings – Aftermath Of UFC 313 As Magomed Ankalaev Shuts Down Alex Pereira’s Striking To Win The UFC Light Heavyweight Title!

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UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings – Aftermath Of UFC 313 As Magomed Ankalaev Shuts Down Alex Pereira’s Striking To Win The UFC Light Heavyweight Title!

Know the updated UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings after the highly anticipated UFC 313 fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.

The fight world buzzed with excitement last weekend. Magomed Ankalaev shocked fans by defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 313. The Russian fighter used his well rounded skills to neutralize Pereira’s feared striking. This upset has completely shaken up the light heavyweight division rankings.

Ankalaev’s performance wasn’t flashy but it was effective. He stuck to a smart gameplan from the opening bell. By constantly threatening takedowns, he kept Pereira guessing. When they did exchange strikes, Ankalaev was careful not to overcommit. This prevented Pereira from landing his signature counter left hook. The fight went the distance with the Dagestani winning a unanimous decision. Judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in his favor.

Also Read: UFC 313 Results – Magomed Ankalaev Shocks The World, Shuts Down Alex Pereira For The LHW Title

UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings (Post-UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev)

The new rankings reflect this massive shift in power. Ankalaev now sits atop the division as champion. Here are the updated rankings for the light heavyweight division:

Ranking	Fighter
Champion	Magomed Ankalaev
#1	Alex Pereira
#2	Jiri Prochazka
#3	Jan Blachowicz
#4	Jamahal Hill
#5	Aleksandar Rakic
#6	Carlos Ulberg
#7	Khalil Rountree Jr.
#8	Nikita Krylov
#9	Volkan Oezdemir
#10	Johnny Walker
#11	Dominick Reyes
#12	Azamat Murzakanov
#13	Bogdan Guskov
#14	Alonzo Menifield
#15	Anthony Smith

What Is Next For UFC’s Light Heavyweight Division

With Ankalaev now the champion, the division has shaken up. Dana White recently revealed that the probability of a rematch between them is high. This leaves the rest of the division to scramble among themselves.

🚨 Dana White says he “probably” leans towards an immediate rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev 👀 #UFC313 pic.twitter.com/Mq62EPEL28
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 9, 2025

With such a competitive landscape, the light heavyweight division looks more unpredictable and exciting than it has in years. Fight fans should buckle up for what promises to be a wild ride in 2025!

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