Alex Pereira to retire after his title loss against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313? Shocking possibility explored

Alex Pereira’s historic Light Heavyweight Championship reign has concluded at UFC 313 at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev. 

While the fight went to distance, Big Ank managed to put forward pressure on Poatan and emptied his gas tank with relentless takedown threats. 

The fight went all five rounds and judges scored the bout in favor of the Dagestani. Hence he was crowned as the new light heavyweight champion. 

In shocking a twist, Alex Pereira might retire from the Light Heavyweight division and could move up to the Heavyweight with aspirations of becoming the first ever three divisional champion, as there have been rumors circulating all around the internet about a potential super bout between Pereira and Jon Jones. 

Dana White could book Jon Jones vs Alex Pereria later this year and the winner could face Tom Aspinall, as a super bout between Alex and Jones would draw a massive amount of attention to the mixed martial arts giant. That said the angle is speculative at this point. 

UFC 313 Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Full Card, Results

Magomed Ankalaev def. Alex Pereira (c) via unanimous decision

Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision

Ignacio Bahamondes def. Jalin Turner via first-round submission

Amanda Lemos def. Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision

Mauricio Ruffy def. King Green via first-round knockout

Joshua Van def. Rei Tsuruya via unanimous decision

Brunno Ferreira def. Armen Petrosyan via second-round submission

Carlos Leal def. Alex Morono via first-round knockout

Mairon Santos def. Francis Marshall via split decision

Ozzy Diaz def. Djorden Santos via unanimous decision

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