UFC 313 recap: Magomed Ankalaev outpoints Alex Pereira; a star is born in Mauricio Ruffy | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan both discuss the events that unfolded on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two watched UFC 313 from opposite sides of the cage and break down how Magomed Ankalaev was able to claim the UFC light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira.
What comes next – and why is it very clearly a rematch? Justin Gaethje did Justin Gaethje things, and it’s time to go ahead and strap a rocket to Mauricio Ruffy and watch him rise. All this and more.
0:00 – Power Slap “the single greatest spectator sport I have ever been a part of”
5:20 – Eric unpacks the greatness of experiencing Alex Pereira’s entrance live
8:47 – Eric’s ready for a victory lap following a stunningly accurate breakdown of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira
14:59 – Why did “Poatan” look flat?
23:11 – Breaking down the judges’ decision
30:15 – What happens in Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2?
34:11 – There is only one Justin Gaethje – what is his path to a title shot?
45:01 – Mauricio Ruffy is a superstar – who should he fight next?
58:18 – How was Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall impacted from UFC 313?
1:02:01 – Weekend preview, including a special matchup at CFFC 140
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