This is the second title shot Ankalaev has had in his UFC career. His first opportunity came at UFC 282 in December 2022, drawing with Jan Blachowicz. Yet, the Russian fighter has not lost since his first UFC bout in March 2018. Ankalaev has a career record of 19-1-1 with one no contest, with 10 victories coming by KO.

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UFC 313 takes place on Saturday, March 8 with Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.