Alex Pereira Reclaims UFC Light Heavyweight Title with Stunning Knockout
Brazil's Alex Pereira stunned the UFC world with a first-round knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to reclaim the light heavyweight title. Despite losing the title to Ankalaev in March, Pereira overwhelmed his opponent swiftly. Simultaneously, Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight crown in the co-main event.
Brazilian Alex Pereira delivered a jaw-dropping first-round knockout against Magomed Ankalaev, reclaiming the UFC light heavyweight title in spectacular fashion at UFC 320.
Pereira, 38, swiftly avenged his prior loss by unanimously decision to Ankalaev in March. Charging at Ankalaev from the start, Pereira's relentless aggression led to a decisive right hand, followed by a series of strikes on the ground, compelling referee Herb Dean to end the bout in just one minute and 20 seconds of the first round.
Pereira dedicated his victory to late Arthur Jones, brother of former UFC champion Jon Jones, with a moment of silence. In another thrilling matchup, Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title, utilizing a strategic wrestling approach to secure a unanimous decision over Sandhagen.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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