Jiri Prochazka will defend his UFC light-heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March 2025. Pereira, who previously stated his intention to take a break, has shifted his mindset and is eager to return to the octagon. Ankalaev, the No. 1 ranked contender, has been undefeated in 13 fights and is looking to secure his first UFC championship.
star will put his UFC light-heavyweight title on the line for the fourth time after three successful defences in 2024.in November 2023 before defending it against Jamahal Hill, Prochazka again, and Khalil Rountree Jr most recently at UFC 307 last October.
"I did say that I wanted to take a break, but I started training again,” he said in an interview with“I started feeling good, I started seeing my evolution so I called my managers right away and said, 'I want to fight in March. I want to fight Ankalaev.' He is the No. 1 ranked contender in the light-heavyweight division and earned his spot after extending his unbeaten streak this past October with a unanimous decision victory over Aleksandar Rakic.
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