The tension in T-Mobile Arena was palpable as Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev faced off in the octagon ahead of UFC 313’s main event. The night had already delivered electrifying action, and every fan in attendance — myself included — was anticipating a firefight in the final bout.

While UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira saw two elite flyweights put on an amazing main-event fight Oct. 12, Sal D’Amato’s poor judging loomed over the card.