Overview
- UFC 320 is set for Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 topping the card and Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen as the bantamweight co-main.
- Alex Pereira said he took time off to rest and heal injuries and vowed he will be in much better condition for the rematch.
- Israel Adesanya predicted Merab Dvalishvili will retain by decision and picked Pereira to win, while doubting a Pereira finish of Magomed Ankalaev.
- Alexander Volkanovski predicted Ankalaev will retain in a wrestling-heavy fight, noting Pereira still carries knockout danger.
- Magomed Ankalaev already defeated Pereira in March and arrives on a calm, sustained unbeaten run, with visible bad blood lingering between the rivals.