Pereira’s 234-Pound Check-In Raises Questions Ahead of Ankalaev Rematch at UFC 320
The late-camp figure spotlights a steep cut to the 205-pound limit that could shape his readiness.
Overview
- The light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira is scheduled for Oct. 4 at UFC 320.
- Pereira shared a video showing he weighed 234 pounds about 12 days out, implying a roughly 29-pound cut and prompting health and weigh-in concerns.
- The UFC released their first fight free on YouTube, giving fans a full rewatch before the championship sequel.
- Ankalaev captured the belt in March by unanimous decision with scores of 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47 after limiting Pereira’s offense to 12 significant head strikes over five rounds.
- Analysts Jamahal Hill and Dan Hardy urge Pereira to boost output, improve cardio and press the action, as the card also includes Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen and Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.