Watch UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Live Now

The light heavyweight championship will be contested tonight during UFC 313 in Las Vegas. Champion Alex Pereira puts his belt on the line against top contender Magomed Ankalaev in what promises to be one of the year's most explosive main events. Pereira's confidence shines through his $200K self-bet, but can he translate that conviction into victory? Undefeated in his last 13 fights, Ankalaev represents Pereira's toughest challenge yet.

For those planning to watch tonight's pay-per-view spectacle, we've compiled complete viewing details below. Preliminary bouts begin earlier in the day and can be viewed without purchasing the main card.

Streaming UFC 313 Worldwide

Saturday, March 8

UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev

3See it at ESPN+

The event begins at 3:30pm PT, with main card fights starting at approximately 7pm PT. While prelims air across ESPN platforms, the main card requires PPV purchase exclusively through ESPN+. Existing subscribers can buy access for $79.99.

ESPN+ confirms subscription is mandatory for PPV purchase. New users can bundle monthly access with PPV for $91.98 (includes first ESPN+ month), or choose annual membership with PPV for $134.98. Disney's streaming bundle combining Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ offers additional value.

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ Package

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Complete UFC 313 Fight Timeline

Early prelims commence at 3:30pm PT, followed by televised prelims at 5pm PT, culminating with main card bouts at 7pm PT. Tonight's full lineup:

Early Prelims - 3:30pm PT on UFC Fight Pass

Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall - Featherweight bout
Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda - Featherweight bout
Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz - Middleweight bout

Prelims - 5pm PT on ESPN Networks

Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev - Heavyweight bout
Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya - Flyweight bout
Brunno Fereira vs. Armen Petrosyan - Middleweight bout
Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal - Welterweight bout

Main Card - ESPN+ PPV

Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev - Light heavyweight championship
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev - Lightweight bout
Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes - Lightweight bout
Amanda Lemos vs Jasmin Lucindo - Women's strawweight bout
King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy - Lightweight bout