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After 80-Second KO, Alex Pereira Sets Sights on Heavyweight as Ankalaev Injury Footage Emerges

Fresh evidence of Magomed Ankalaev’s rib injury reframes the rematch and sharpens focus on Pereira’s next move.

Carlos Ulberg speaks during a UFC Perth press conference, opposite Alex Pereira celebrating after his win at UFC 320. Credit: Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Daniel Cormier commentates during Dana White's Contender Series, opposite Alex Pereira punching a grounded Magomed Ankalaev. Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • New video shows Magomed Ankalaev receiving treatment for a broken rib about 20 days before UFC 320, with reports that parts of his team urged him to withdraw.
  • Daniel Cormier said he saw pre-fight injection footage and heard from people close to Ankalaev who advised against competing, while noting the result may not have changed.
  • Pereira reiterated he wants a heavyweight super fight and brushed off Khamzat Chimaev’s callout, with fan discussion centering on potential names like Jon Jones or the Aspinall–Gane winner.
  • Glover Teixeira told Jiri Prochazka cageside that he is “probably” next, as Prochazka pushed for a third meeting and Carlos Ulberg voiced support for Pereira pursuing a heavyweight run first.
  • Jamahal Hill said he will be out for some time due to injuries requiring surgery and targeted a Prochazka rematch on his return, underscoring fluid contender dynamics at 205 pounds.