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Ankalaev Alleges Pereira Was 'Greased' as UFC 320 Title Rematch Nears

The champion cites a March decision with 0-for-12 takedowns to set a contentious tone for Las Vegas.

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Overview

  • UFC 320 headlines Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with Magomed Ankalaev defending the light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira.
  • At an open workout, Ankalaev said Pereira felt "too slippery" in their UFC 313 fight and alleged greasing, aligning with a prior claim from his coach.
  • Ankalaev added that injuries and limited wrestling during his first camp affected his ability to grapple effectively.
  • Their March meeting ended in an Ankalaev unanimous decision, with Pereira stuffing all 12 of the champion’s takedown attempts.
  • Tensions rose this week after a translated verbal exchange at the UFC Performance Institute and conflicting accounts of an earlier in-person encounter.