UFC 320 Main Card Results: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
Las Vegas, NV – UFC 320 delivered an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, highlighted by the highly anticipated rematch between reigning light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev and challenger Alex Pereira. The main event concluded decisively as Ankalaev retained his title with a first-round technical knockout, cementing his position as one of the division’s elite fighters.
Main Event: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
<pMagomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) showcased his dominance early, defeating Alex Pereira (13-3-0) by TKO at just 1 minute and 20 seconds into the first round. This victory marked Ankalaev’s successful defense of the 205-pound title he won earlier this year at UFC 313, where he also defeated Pereira by unanimous decision. Ankalaev’s striking and octagon control throughout the fight left no doubt, as he overwhelmed Pereira right from the opening bell.
Co-Main Event: Bantamweight Title Defense
In the bantamweight division, champion Merab Dvalishvili sought his third title defense against surging contender Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili, known for his relentless pressure and grappling acumen, had previously submitted Sean O’Malley to retain his belt. Sandhagen entered the bout fresh off a second-round TKO over former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
The fight lived up to expectations, featuring intense back-and-forth action and high-level striking exchanges. (Note: Specific fight result details were not provided in the available sources.)
Additional Main Card Bouts
Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Procházka faced off against Khalil Rountree Jr. in a critical matchup, pitting Procházka’s unorthodox striking style against Rountree’s power and athleticism. (Specific outcome details were not included in the sources.)
Event Recap
UFC 320 reinforced Magomed Ankalaev’s rise as one of the top contenders in the light heavyweight division, with his emphatic stoppage of Alex Pereira eliminating any doubt about his championship reign. The event featured several compelling bouts that showcased the depth and talent across multiple divisions, underscoring UFC’s continued attraction as a premier mixed martial arts organization.
Fans can anticipate future matchups featuring these athletes as the promotion continues building toward end-of-year titles and next-generation star development.
Coverage by ESPN and MMA Fighting provided detailed fight analysis and live results throughout the evening.