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Alex Pereira Accuses Magomed Ankalaev of Hiding at UFC PI Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch

The former champion also disclosed he was 234 pounds less than two weeks out from Oct. 4, sharpening scrutiny of a roughly 30-pound cut before their Las Vegas title bout.

(via Zuffa LLC)
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Overview

  • Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 headlines UFC 320 on Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the light heavyweight title on the line.
  • Pereira said a staffer at the UFC Performance Institute told Ankalaev he could come out after Pereira left, which he framed as the champion avoiding him.
  • Pereira revealed he weighed 234 pounds about 12 days before the fight, prompting safety questions over a near 30-pound cut, though he has never missed weight in the UFC.
  • Recent training clips from Pereira’s camp at the Performance Institute show heavy pad work with coaches Glover Teixeira and Pino Cruz, drawing strong reactions from fans.
  • The UFC released their first fight in full to promote the rematch; Ankalaev won a unanimous decision at UFC 313 (49-46, 48-47, 48-47), and analysts say Pereira needs higher output and tactical adjustments.