Overview

• The UFC published official weigh‑in results confirming Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 as the main event and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen as the co‑main for Oct. 4 at T‑Mobile Arena, with the main card on PPV at 10 p.m. ET.
• BetMGM lists Ankalaev as a sizable favorite after taking 89% of bets and 66% of handle, moving roughly from -210 to -275, with Pereira at about +210 and popular props backing a Pereira KO or decision.
• Pereira reiterated he was at “40%” in March’s unanimous‑decision loss and says he is healthier and better prepared, while Ankalaev cited lessons from his lone 2018 defeat and told booing fans he keeps beating their favorites.
• Israel Adesanya publicly picked Pereira by decision, offering a high‑profile counter to analysts and odds that lean toward Ankalaev retaining his light heavyweight title.
• On the same day, PFL staged its Dubai card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 for the inaugural lightweight title at Coca‑Cola Arena, highlighting a packed MMA weekend.