The UFC frequently teases or announces upcoming Pay-Per-View events during live broadcasts of current PPV events. While the UFC 311 PPV event is ongoing, the promotion initially hinted at potential updates regarding fights involving Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje. However, when the news broke during the live broadcast, it captured the widespread attention of many viewers.
Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira is currently the UFC light heavyweight champion and is enjoying a surge in popularity. Similarly, Justin Gaethje, a former BMF champion, has always been a fan favorite due to his incredible performances in the UFC. Moreover, both Pereira and Gaethje carry the reputation of being violent strikers. As a result, the fight fans are always eager to look up to their fights.
Surprisingly, the UFC 311 broadcast leaked the posters for both Pereira and Gaethje’s upcoming potential fights. However, just a few minutes later, the promotion officially confirmed that Poatan would be facing Magomed Ankalaev. Meanwhile, Gaethje is set to compete against Dan Hooker. Both fights are scheduled to be the main and co-main events of the UFC 313 PPV event, respectively.
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— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) January 19, 2025
COMING TO YOU SOON IN LAS VEGAS AT #UFC313 🤩@AlexPereiraUFC vs @AnkalaevM @Justin_Gaethje vs @DanTheHangman pic.twitter.com/ACcoysetEx
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2025
Both Ankalaev and Pereira have been engaged in a back-and-forth exchange. The Dagestani fighter, in particular, has consistently dismissed Poatan as the champion of their division. Gaethje, on the other hand, always seeks out violent matchups. Most recently, Hooker is coming off a win against Mateusz Gamrot. As a result, these two matchups for the UFC 313 PPV event have been well-received by fight fans.
Fight fans react to Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje’s fight news announcement
Over the years, Alex Pereira has delivered some of the most exciting fights in the UFC. Most recently, he dominated Khalil Rountree in an intense matchup that was nothing short of a bloodbath. On the other hand, Justin Gaethje, known as “The Highlight,” is coming off a defeat against Max Holloway, in which he lost his BMF title. He is now eager to make a comeback in the promotion.
Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje’s last UFC outing (Image via NY Post/Fox Sports)Similar to Gaethje, fight fans are excited to see him deliver another violent performance in the UFC. Consequently, when his fight against Dan Hooker and Pereira’s against Magomed Ankalaev was scheduled on the same card, netizens eagerly shared their reactions. Check out some of their comments below.
Bangers, both will end in KO
— Blind Bear MMA (@BlindBearMMA) January 19, 2025
Justin Gaethje vs. Hooker – what a banger of a fight this is going to be! Let’s go!
— A L L D A Y 🚀 (@AllDAYZ77) January 19, 2025
Lfg great two fights
— Electric Brawl (@3lectricBrawl) January 19, 2025
So excited
— Baraka (@baraka_wins) January 19, 2025
Posted it too soon the first time
— Jeff Moll (@bigjeffm) January 19, 2025
UFC 313 is going to be a good one 😳
— Zach “🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉” Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) January 19, 2025
Finally, Ankalaev with his chance for ufc gold.
— CT Patriot (@CTPatriot08) January 19, 2025
Big step up for Alex, its gonna be an insane finish
— Jacob Tedla (@TedlaJacob) January 19, 2025
CHAMA will dominate and be victorious! 💯💯
— Stellar Thumbnail Design (@stellar_designx) January 19, 2025
Whoever made Garth Hooker 5 rounds needs a raise.
— Brax Moore (@brax_moore_more) January 19, 2025
Back to back BMF fights
— Caleb.4xf (@Caleb_4xF) January 19, 2025
Could just be this and im canceling all my plans for it
— Riverr (@Riverr_7) January 19, 2025
The majority of netizens expressed excitement about the fight news announcement. Some even made predictions for the Pereira vs. Ankalaev matchups. Meanwhile, everyone praised the booking of violent strikers like Gaethje and Hooker against each other.
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