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UFC 320 Fight Week: Ankalaev–Pereira II Set for Oct. 4 in Las Vegas

The rematch arrives as Ankalaev’s coach publicly downplays Pereira’s knockout threat.

Alex Pereira reacts following a loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • The UFC confirmed a championship doubleheader at T-Mobile Arena with Magomed Ankalaev defending the light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira and Merab Dvalishvili facing Cory Sandhagen in the bantamweight co-main.
  • Ankalaev’s head coach, Sukhrab Magomedov, said on UFC Countdown that Pereira’s power is “not the kind that can really knock you out” and predicted his fighter will dominate the rematch.
  • Pereira said on UFC 320 Countdown that he is focused on reclaiming the belt and believes he can shut down Ankalaev’s game to “put on a show” in Las Vegas.
  • Surging contender Carlos Ulberg enters fight week ranked No. 3 at 205 pounds after a KO of Dominick Reyes, with BetOnline listing him as an underdog against both Ankalaev (-250) and Pereira (-180) as media discuss him as a potential backup option.
  • The card took a late hit when Ozzy Diaz withdrew from his prelim bout with Ateba Gautier due to medical issues, with the UFC’s broadcast schedule set for Early Prelims on ESPN+/FX/Fight Pass, Prelims on ESPN/FX/ESPN+, and the main card on ESPN+ PPV.