How to Watch UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

Alex “Poatan” Pereira is back in the octagon tonight for a title defense against Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 313. The light heavyweight bout is going down in UFC’s home at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before the fight between Pereira and Ankalaev, we’ll also get a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event.

At a Glance: How to Watch UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev

If you’re looking to stream UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev tonight, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to watch UFC PPV fights, including tonight’s, plus other key details about the event.

How to Watch UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev

The only way to stream Pereira vs. Ankalaev is through ESPN+. The platform holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for UFC events and offers pay-per-view fights for $79.99. However, you’ll first need to be an ESPN+ subscriber to purchase the PPV stream.

Not an ESPN+ subscriber? There are a few ways to sign up. You can go for a monthly plan for $11.99, or you can opt for an annual plan at $119.99 a year. New subscribers can also purchase the UFC PPV + ESPN+ annual bundle, which includes a

full year of ESPN+ and the fight PPV for $134.98, saving about $54 compared to buying them separately.

Another option, if you’re signing up for ESPN+, is a streaming bundle like the Disney Bundle Trio. This includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, and the ad-supported version costs $16.99 per month, while the ad-free version is $26.99 per month.

UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev Date, Start Time

UFC 313 takes place on Saturday, Jan. 18, with prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev Fight Card, Odds

Pereira enters the T-Mobile arena tonight at the top of his game. The Brazilian fighter is on a five-fight win streak, with the last three being title defenses. He’s now at 12-14, with his two losses being his first-ever pro MMA fight in 2015 and his 2023 loss to Israel Adesanya.

Ankalaev is looking to nab his first belt of his career, but he’s built an impressive 20-1-1 record — largely thanks to a stellar wrestling game. He’s a seriously threatening opponent for Pereira (especially if things go to the ground), and oddsmakers are giving both parties nearly equal odds.

Here’s the full fight card for UFC 313:

Main Card (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV)
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Jalin Turner
Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy

Prelims (8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+)
Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya
Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
Carlos Leal vs. Alex Morono

Early Prelims (6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+)
Francis Marshall vs. Mairon Santos
Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz
Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castaneda