Overview

• UFC 320 is scheduled for October 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 headlining for the light heavyweight title.
• Pereira posted a scale reading of 106.2 kg (about 234 lb) two weeks out, leaving him roughly 29 pounds to cut to make the 205-pound championship limit.
• Dan Hardy said Pereira showed too much respect in March and advised closing distance, applying clinch work, and forcing Ankalaev to shoot under pressure.
• Glover Teixeira predicted a more aggressive approach from Pereira and said the former champion looks confident and conditioned for five rounds.
• In their first meeting at UFC 313, Ankalaev won a unanimous decision as Pereira stuffed all 12 takedown attempts but struggled to outstrike the champion.