Video: Will Alex Pereira get past Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313?

Alex Pereira, arguably the hottest MMA star today, returns this Saturday to defend his light heavyweight crown.

“Poatan” takes on No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313, which is set to go down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This bout marks Pereira’s fourth title defense at 205 pounds, and it just so happens to be against the man many see as the toughest stylistic matchup in the division.

What are Pereira’s chances of defeating Ankalaev? Is Ankalaev indeed his toughest career test? Where would a victory put Pereira among the greatest of all time at light heavyweight?

MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Nolan King, Dan Tom, and host Gorgeous George discuss Pereira’s big upcoming title defense and its importance in his MMA career.

Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube.