Thrilling Prelims Set the Stage for UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev

Despite unexpected changes that trimmed the UFC 313 prelims to just five bouts, the fighters made sure to deliver an evening packed with action and thrills. Right from the opening bell, Ozzy Diaz and Djorden Santos set a high bar with an electrifying showdown that ended with Diaz taking a unanimous decision victory after a grueling 15-minute battle. Up next, Mairon Santos faced off against Francis Marshall in a tightly contested bout where the outcome, though not universally loved, kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Following these early skirmishes, Brazilian powerhouses Carlos Leal and Brunno Ferreira hit the octagon and brought the heat, decisively finishing their respective opponents. Leal overwhelmed Alex Morono with a barrage of strikes for a first-round TKO, while Ferreira showcased his submission skills, forcing Armen Petrosyan to tap out with an expertly executed armbar in the second round. In another compelling match, talented flyweight Joshua Van continued his impressive winning streak, securing a clean sweep on the scorecards against Rei Tsuruya, thereby removing him from the ranks of the unbeaten.

These thrilling prelim battles were just the appetizer for the highly anticipated pay-per-view main card. Below are the detailed results for your review, as each fight contributed to an exciting build-up to the main event of UFC 313.

UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev Results
- Mauricio Ruffy defeats King Green by KO (spinning wheel kick) at 2:07 of Round 1
- Joshua Van defeats Rei Tsuruya by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Brunno Ferreira defeats Armen Petrosyan by submission (armbar) at 4:27 of Round 2
- Carlos Leal defeats Alex Morono by TKO (strikes) at 4:16 of Round 1
- Mairon Santos defeats Francis Marshall by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ozzy Diaz defeats Djorden Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)