For the last couple of year and a half, it felt like it was just a matter of time for Magomed Ankalaev in terms of his title shot. Last October, he defeated Aleksandar Rakic and t

In the headliner, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) put his title on the line against challenger Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC). In the co-feature, Rafael Fiziev (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) stepped up on short notice for a rematch with former interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC).

Magomed Ankalaev didn't exactly wrestle the UFC light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira, but he did manage to beat "Poatan" at his own game. Ankalaev is now the 205-pound champion after a surprising unanimous decision from the judges in Las Vegas following a very close five-round fight.