Overview

• Ankalaev defends the light heavyweight title in a rematch with Pereira atop UFC 320 on Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
• Confident of a clearer outcome, Ankalaev says the sequel will be “much easier” and urges Pereira to arrive fully fit after the first bout was followed by reports of injury and illness.
• Ankalaev has indicated he expects to take roughly two more fights at 205 pounds before considering a move to heavyweight.
• He has welcomed middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev to test himself at light heavyweight, noting no matchup is set.
• Pereira’s recent “Chama” training post drew mixed fan reactions, as fighters like Zhang Mingyang questioned his motivation while Caio Borralho argued he could apply more pressure in the rematch.