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Early on Sunday, October 5, Alex Pereira stunned Magomed Ankalaev in a five-round decision to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Headlining the UFC 320 event, Pereira reclaimed the 205-pound championship via a TKO in just 80 seconds after surrendering his title to Magomed in March 2025.
The Brazilian mixed martial artist took only one minute and 20 seconds to defeat Ankalaev after he dropped the 33-year-old with a right hook. Although, Pereira dominated the fight from the very start, he reclaimed his title in just less than two minutes with, finishing with a flurry of punches and elbows. With a defeat, Ankalaev finally ended his 14-match unbeaten streak.
I think the story will be over: Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira reacts
With a win, Pereira is now a three-time champion with two different title reigns at light heavyweight. But with the Poatan leveling the scores, he poured water on the rematch theory stating, “I think the story will be over.” Speaking after his victory, the Brazilian added, “It’s obviously out of my control. It’s up to the UFC. If they want to do it again, I’ll fight anyone. To be honest, from everything we’ve seen, I think with him losing, I don’t think he’s going to fight for the title anymore.”
UFC 320 Main Card Results
Alex Pereira defeated Magomed Ankalaev (c) via TKO for the UFC light heavyweight title (1:20 into round one)
Merab Dvalishvili (c) defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision for the UFC bantamweight title (49-45, 49-45, 49-46)
Jiri Prochazka beat Khalil Rountree Jr. via KO (3:04 into round three)
Youssef Zalal defeated Josh Emmett via armbar (1:38 into round one)
Joe Pyfer beat Abus Magomedov via rear-naked choke (1:44 into round two)
