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.

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway, also featuring a co-main card with Chimaev vs. Whittaker, did not disappoint as one of the best cards of the year.