Overview

• Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev in 80 seconds in Las Vegas to reclaim the 205-pound belt, avenging his March decision loss.
• The champion voiced interest in a heavyweight superfight, naming Jon Jones and the planned White House card, with Jones’ availability unresolved.
• Post-fight reporting indicates Pereira suffered a broken foot during the bout and is expected to be sidelined during recovery.
• Ankalaev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz said the ex-champion was "compromised" in camp and should not have fought, drawing a public rebuke from Pereira.
• Jiri Prochazka knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. to reinforce his contender status at 205, while Merab Dvalishvili and Youssef Zalal also secured statement wins that shape upcoming matchmaking.