Ankalaev Predicts Easier Pereira Rematch at UFC 320 as Training Post Splits Fans
The champion says he wants Pereira at full strength to end talk of injuries from their first meeting.
Overview
- The light heavyweight title fight is booked for Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Magomed Ankalaev said the rematch will be "much easier" than their first bout and vowed to dominate.
- Alex Pereira shared an Instagram training photo captioned "Chama," drawing a mix of skepticism and support from fans.
- UFC light heavyweight Zhang Mingyang told MMA Fighting he believes Pereira is less motivated now and predicted Ankalaev will keep the belt.
- Ankalaev indicated he would welcome a fight with middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev if Chimaev moves up to 205 pounds.