“Chama” the catchy phrase chanted by fans became synonymous with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ had an outstanding 2024, securing three victories and defending his title three times. As for 2025, fans are eagerly waiting for his return to the Octagon. While no official dates have been set, the Brazilian fighter has expressed his interest in fighting at UFC 313.
The UFC is shaping up to make this year even more memorable than the last by focusing on fan-favorite matchups. Fans are eagerly calling for a fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira has expressed interest in returning to the Octagon, but the UFC has yet to confirm the bout or decide his next opponent.
Pereira defended his title for the third time by defeating Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, nearly clearing out the top contenders in the division. However, Ankalaev remains a challenge. The Russian fighter recently defeated Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 via unanimous decision, earning the number one contender spot.
On X, MMA Orbit shared a speculative post about ‘Poatan’ possibly fighting at UFC 313. Fans eagerly await the light heavyweight champion’s next move, knowing any announcement about Pereira’s upcoming fight will generate excitement.
The UFC have booked 9 Brazilians across 7 fights currently confirmed for UFC 313 in March. 🇧🇷
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) January 3, 2025
Alex Pereira has previously said he wishes to return in March.
Could we see the light heavyweight champion headline #UFC313 in Las Vegas? 👀 pic.twitter.com/hHysYAWpRH
Which Brazilian Fighters Are Set to Compete at UFC 313?
The UFC has announced 7-8 bouts for UFC 313, and the card is stacked with Brazilian fighters. With such a strong presence of Brazilians, fans are speculating that Pereira, the light heavyweight champion from Brazil, might headline the event. As of now, the confirmed matchups include:
- Women’s Strawweight: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Flyweight: Bruno Gustavo da Silva vs. Joshua Van
- Featherweight: Marion Santos vs. Francis Marshall
- Middleweight: Osman Diaz vs. Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos
- Lightweight: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
- Middleweight: Armen Petrosyan vs. Brunno Ferreira
- Heavyweight: Jhonata Diniz vs. Vitor Petrino
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It’s worth noting that the lineup is subject to change due to fighter injuries or other unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, whether Pereira will headline the event remains unclear, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further announcements.
