UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 Headlines Championship Doubleheader in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV – UFC returns to the fight capital of the world with UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2, a blockbuster UFC light heavyweight title rematch set for Saturday, October 4, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

This championship event features two title fights: Magomed Ankalaev defends his UFC light heavyweight belt against former champion Alex Pereira, and Merab Dvalishvili puts his UFC bantamweight title on the line against rising contender Cory Sandhagen.

UFC 320 Fight Card Details

Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (ESPN+ PPV)

Prelims: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Disney+)

Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT (ESPN+, Disney+, UFC Fight Pass)

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8 at 10 a.m. PT at AXS.com. UFC Fight Club® members can purchase early access tickets on Wednesday, August 6, with newsletter subscribers getting access on Thursday, August 7.

Main Event: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 – UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

After capturing the light heavyweight crown by defeating Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1NC) returns to defend his title. The Russian powerhouse is known for defeating top contenders like Aleksandar Rakić, Johnny Walker, and Anthony Smith, and now aims to assert dominance over the former champ once more.

Alex Pereira (12-3), a knockout artist and two-division world champion, is out for revenge. With highlight-reel knockouts over Israel Adesanya, Jiří Procházka, and Jamahal Hill, the Brazilian striker looks to reclaim gold and resume his historic rise in the UFC.

Co-Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen – UFC Bantamweight Championship

Merab Dvalishvili (20-4), riding a 12-fight win streak, defends his bantamweight title for the third time. After wins over Sean O’Malley (twice), Umar Nurmagomedov, and Henry Cejudo, Dvalishvili is considered one of the pound-for-pound best.

Cory Sandhagen (18-5), a technical striker and rising star, seeks his first UFC title. With victories over Deiveson Figueiredo, Rob Font, and Marlon Vera, Sandhagen’s versatile skillset makes this a must-watch clash.

Additional UFC 320 Bouts

Jiri Prochazka (#2 LHW) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (#4 LHW) – Title implications at light heavyweight

Abus Magomedov (#14 MW) vs. Joe Pyfer – Middleweight firepower

Ateba Gautier vs. Ozzy Diaz – Contender Series talents collide

Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Muniz – Battle of middleweight finishers

Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker – High-stakes women’s flyweight matchup

Macy Chiasson (#5 BW) vs. Yana Santos (#9 BW) – Women’s bantamweight contenders look to make a statement

Watch UFC 320 Live

Fans can stream UFC 320 live via ESPN+ PPV, with undercard action on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass. VIP ticket packages, including premium seating and exclusive fighter meet-and-greets, are available via UFCVIP.com.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.

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