What Time Does UFC 313 Start? UFC 313 Main Card Start Time, UFC 313 Fight Card, Location And Predictions

Get to know the start time, fight card, venue and predictions for the highly anticipated UFC 313 event tomorrow!

What Time Does UFC 313 Start? UFC 313 Main Card Start Time, UFC 313 Fight Card, Location And Predictions

The octagon is ready and fighters are primed for action as UFC 313 kicks off tonight. Fight fans have been waiting months for this light heavyweight showdown between champion Alex Pereira and challenger Magomed Ankalaev.

The Brazilian powerhouse Pereira has been on a tear since moving up to 205 pounds, collecting highlight-reel knockouts like they’re going out of style. Meanwhile, Ankalaev has patiently waited for his second crack at gold after his previous title fight against Jan Blachowicz ended in a disappointing draw back at UFC 282.

TOMORROW 💥@AlexPereiraUFC vs @AnkalaevM @Justin_Gaethje vs @RafaelFiziev

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— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2025

Tonight’s action promises to deliver excitement across a stacked card. The co-main event features a rematch between lightweight warriors Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, who previously battled to a razor-close majority decision win for Gaethje in 2023. Fiziev steps in on short notice after Dan Hooker suffered a hand injury during training camp.

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UFC 313 Fight Card

Here is the Main Card for UFC 313:

Fight	Weight Class
Alex Pereira (C) vs. Magomed Ankalaev	Light Heavyweight
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev	Lightweight
Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes	Lightweight
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo	Women Strawweight
King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy	Lightweight

We got a banger card ahead of us. UFC 313 is going to be fireworks😤 pic.twitter.com/ENnaJZweyy
— Emiel Sardarean (@Standemup) March 4, 2025

Here is the Preliminary Card for UFC 313:

Fight	Weight Class
Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev	Heavyweight
Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya	Flyweight
Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan	Middleweight
Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal	Welterweight

Here is the Early Prelims Card for UFC 313

Fight	Weight Class
Marion Santos vs. Francis Marshall	Featherweight
Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda	Featherweight
Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz	Middleweight

Early Prelims And Prelims Start Times

For American viewers, the UFC 313 early prelims begin at 7:30 PM ET tonight, Saturday, March 8. Regular prelims follow at 9:00 PM ET. UK fight fans will need to stay up late as the action runs into early Sunday morning. Early prelims start at 11:30 PM GMT on Saturday. Regular prelims begin at 1:00 AM GMT on Sunday, March 9.

Main Card Start Time

The main card for the US fans kicks off at 10:00 PM ET. The main card for the UK fans follows at 3:00 AM GMT.

Venue For UFC 313

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada hosts tonight’s fights. This state-of-the-art venue has become the premier destination for UFC’s biggest events. With a capacity of over 20,000 screaming fans, the electric atmosphere adds another dimension to championship bouts. The T-Mobile Arena has witnessed numerous iconic UFC moments since opening in 2016, and tonight’s card may add another chapter to its storied history.

Fight Card and Predictions For UFC 313

The main event pits light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira against Magomed Ankalaev in what could be Pereira’s toughest test yet. Many experts believe Ankalaev’s grappling could be the kryptonite to Pereira’s striking dominance. However, Pereira has shown remarkable improvement in his takedown defense. We are however leaning toward Alex Pereira to retain his title via knockout in the early rounds.

In the co-main event, Rafael Fiziev looks to avenge his 2023 loss to Justin Gaethje. Taking this fight on just ten days’ notice after an 18-month layoff presents significant challenges for Fiziev. Meanwhile, questions surround Gaethje’s durability following his brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300. Opinion is split among experts, with some favoring Fiziev’s technical striking while others believe Gaethje’s pressure will overwhelm Fiziev late in the fight. However, we are going with Justin Gaethje to win via decision in the later rounds.

Other notable bouts include Jalin Turner facing Ignacio Bahamondes in what promises to be a lightweight striking showcase. Both fighters stand 6-foot-3 with impressive reach, suggesting a technical kickboxing match. We are picking Bahamondes to win via KO in the third round. In the women’s strawweight division, rising prospect Iasmin Lucindo takes on former title challenger Amanda Lemos in a fight that could determine the next contender in the division. We are picking Lucindo to win via Unanimous Decision.

Mauricio Ruffy vs. King Green also promises to be a barnburner. The veteran vs. the new blood. We are picking Ruffy to win the fight via KO in the early rounds. The heavyweight clash between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev rounds out the prelims. We are picking Blaydes to win via KO in the second round.

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