UFC 320 Fight Card revealed! Alex Pereira seeks revenge against Magomed Ankalaev in title rematch

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will seek redemption in a highly anticipated rematch against reigning titleholder Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 on October 4 in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the headlining bout, which will be held at T-Mobile Arena, via social media.

Pereira (12-3), a former UFC middleweight and multiweight kickboxing champion, emerged as one of MMA’s top stars in 2024, thanks to spectacular knockouts of Jamahal Hill, Jirí Procházka, and Khalil Rountree Jr. However, his momentum was halted in March when Ankalaev defeated him by decision at UFC 313, ending his brief title reign at 205 pounds.



At 38, Pereira remains one of the most accomplished strikers in combat sports history. Yet, Ankalaev (21-1-1), who hails from Dagestan, is expected to enter the rematch as the favorite. The 33-year-old is currently riding a 13-fight unbeaten streak and has firmly established himself as the division’s most consistent force.

UFC 320’s co-main event will feature a bantamweight title clash between champion Merab Dvalishvili (20-4) and top contender Cory Sandhagen (18-5). Dvalishvili is aiming for his third title defense in 2024, having already beaten Umar Nurmagomedov and Sean O'Malley.

Sandhagen, meanwhile, is chasing his first undisputed title after falling short against Petr Yan in a 2021 interim bout.

Adding further intrigue, light heavyweight contenders Jirí Procházka and Khalil Rountree Jr. will also square off on the main card, making UFC 320 a can’t-miss event for fans.