Overview

• The light heavyweight title rematch headlines UFC 320 at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 4, seven months after Ankalaev won a unanimous decision to take the belt.
• Pereira has reiterated he was “about 40%” in March and says a longer, U.S.-based camp has him far better prepared, adding that even 80% would be enough.
• Betting markets list Ankalaev roughly 2-to-1 to retain, with ESPN’s Ian Parker and Alexander Volkanovski predicting a repeat decision for the champion.
• Dricus du Plessis and Stephen Thompson are picking Pereira to reclaim the title, citing sharper form, rest and his fight-ending power.
• Pre-fight friction includes disputed ‘greasing’ allegations from Ankalaev’s camp and his preference for Abu Dhabi, while the co-main features Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen for the bantamweight title.