UFC 313 Media Day Highlights

UFC 313 Media Day Highlights

Liam Lindsay|
March 05, 2025|
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With UFC 313 just days away, the featured fighters on the card shared at media day their final thoughts ahead of fight night. Here are the biggest takeaways from UFC 313 media day.

Magomed Ankalaev on His Second UFC Title Shot

Magomed Ankalaev has been waiting for his chance to fight for UFC gold again. After his controversial draw against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282, he believes he already earned the belt—but he’s not dwelling on the past.

“I deserved to win the title when I fought Jan Blachowicz. But, I don’t consider myself the uncrowned king of the Light Heavyweight division."
- Magomed Ankalaev

Now, he’s fully focused on making the most of this opportunity, having another title shot in his eyes since his first fight with Johnny Walker over a year ago.

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Ignacio Bahamondes Ready for War

Ignacio Bahamondes has a tough test ahead of him against Jalin Turner, but he’s embracing the challenge. Knowing Turner’s reputation as a dangerous finisher, Bahamondes is prepared to go all in. With a victory this weekend, Bahamondes will likely find himself ranked inside the top-15 at Lightweight.

“Jalin Turner is one of the best in the world. I’m ready to give everything and get the finish.”
- Ignacio Bahamondes

Rafael Fiziev Predicts Chaos Against Gaethje

Rafael Fiziev is no stranger to high-action fights, and he expects nothing different when he steps into the octagon. He referenced his past battle with Justin Gaethje as an example of the kind of fight he delivers.

“When people like Justin and I go into the octagon, we’re usually going to the hospital after.”
- Rafael Fiziev

Fiziev hasn't fought in nearly two years, and is eager to re-introduce himself and his fighting style to the world this weekend in the co-main event.

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Justin Gaethje Reflects on Max Holloway Fight

Gaethje is coming off a tough loss to Holloway at UFC 300, a fight where he suffered a fifth round KO to the former Featherweight Champion. Speaking at media day, he shared that he recently rewatched the bout for the first time.

“I just watched the Max Holloway fight back for the first time today. I thought I fought well, Max was just great on the night.”
- Justin Gaethje

Gaethje now on Rafael Fiziev in a highly anticipated rematch, with a ranking inside the top-5 at stake.

Jalin Turner Talks Loss to Renato Moicano

Jalin Turner reflected on his past fight with Renato Moicano, admitting he was unprepared for his opponent’s ground game. Turner was able to drop Moicano in their fight back at UFC 300, but was unable to capitalise and eventually lost by TKO.

“I thought I was well suited to deal with Renato Moicano’s jiu jitsu, but he felt heavy on top. I wasn’t prepared.”
- Jalin Turner
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Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira was asked at UFC 313 media day if he was the biggest star in the sport currently, up against names such as Sean O'Malley and Israel Adesanya. Poatan believes he is.

"I believe so, I had a busy year last year with great success. I'm just going to keep on doing this work.
- Alex Pereira