Overview

• The UFC is finalizing plans for a light heavyweight title rematch in October or November after September was left without a pay-per-view slot
• Alex Pereira told UFC Brasil he expects to return around October following a planned rest period after his former champion run
• Champion Magomed Ankalaev has publicly accused Pereira of declining proposed fight dates in June, July and August
• Pereira has dismissed those claims as self-promotion by Ankalaev and said he will address the rivalry when the timing is right
• Contenders Jiri Prochazka and Jan Błachowicz are monitoring the outcome as they position themselves for a potential title opportunity