Overview

• UFC 320 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 on ESPN PPV, with a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen also on the main card.
• Pereira has reiterated he was around 40% entering their first meeting and, despite extended recovery and a focused camp in the U.S., acknowledges he still is not at 100% this week.
• Odds and expert picks largely lean toward Ankalaev (listed around -260 by ESPN BET), citing his March unanimous decision and potential for added wrestling success over five rounds.
• Some notable fighters back a Pereira rebound, with Dricus du Plessis and Stephen Thompson predicting he reclaims the belt after rest and adjustments to avoid being smothered.
• Fight-week friction includes a disputed greasing allegation from Ankalaev’s side, brief run-ins at the UFC PI, and the champion noting he sought Abu Dhabi for comfort but is prepared for a more aggressive rematch in Vegas.