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Magomed Ankalaev, after losing his light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira via knockout at UFC 320, released a statement expressing gratitude to supporters and emphasizing his resilience and faith, viewing the defeat as a test that will strengthen him in his career.
UFC 320 at T-Mobile Arena featured notable fights including Joe Pyfer's submission win, Youssef Zalal's victory over Josh Emmett, Jiri Prochazka's knockout, Merab Dvalishvili's record-tying title defense, and Alex Pereira's quick knockout of Magomed Ankalaev, showcasing a night of intense MMA action.
UFC 320 features a title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, along with other key bouts including Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET, available on ESPN+ PPV for $79.99.
At UFC 320 weigh-ins, Alex Pereira refused to break eye contact during the final staredown with Magomed Ankalaev, adding intensity to their rematch for the light heavyweight title, which is part of a high-profile fight card including other key bouts. The event marks a much-anticipated rematch after their previous fight was underwhelming, with both fighters claiming injuries affected their performance.
Jiri Prochazka, ahead of UFC 320, has been showcasing bizarre training techniques like punching trees and sensory deprivation exercises, which have puzzled fans. He is preparing for his fight against Khalil Rountree Jr, with UFC Embedded cameras documenting his unique routines. The event features a title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, along with other exciting bouts.
Magomed Ankalaev responds to Alex Pereira's accusations about a UFC Performance Institute incident, denying any hiding and emphasizing the personal stakes of their upcoming rematch at UFC 320, where he aims to prove the outcome of their first fight was not a fluke.
Magomed Ankalaev accused Alex Pereira of 'greasing' during their first fight, sparking controversy and fan backlash ahead of their rematch at UFC 320, with ongoing tensions and accusations affecting the fighters' reputations.
Magomed Ankalaev has lost respect for Alex Pereira after Pereira's false allegations that Ankalaev hid from him at the UFC Performance Institute, leading to tension ahead of their UFC 320 rematch. Ankalaev denies the claims and is prepared to defend himself if necessary during the fight.
Alex Pereira criticized Magomed Ankalaev for hiding from a confrontation at the UFC Performance Institute and called him a 's—t champion' ahead of their rematch at UFC 320, highlighting ongoing tensions and trash talk between the fighters.
UFC 320, scheduled for October 4 at T-Mobile Arena, will feature a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira as the main event, with additional fights including Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos and Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker on the undercard, along with a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen.
Jiri Prochazka is set to return to the UFC Octagon at UFC 320 on October 4th to fight Khalil Rountree Jr., aiming for another title shot after his previous championship reign was cut short by injury and loss to Alex Pereira. The event also features Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event, with the winners likely vying for a title shot.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the main events for UFC 320, including a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, and a potential No. 1 contender bout between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree, along with other fights scheduled for October 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.