Alex Pereira enters his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 on October 4, 2025, armed with lessons from their first meeting at UFC 313 and a revamped training approach. At UFC 313 in March, Ankalaev secured a unanimous decision victory over Pereira to capture the UFC light heavyweight title, handing Pereira his first loss in the division and halting the Brazilian’s rapid ascent to two-division championship status.
During that bout, Ankalaev controlled the tempo through early wrestling entries and consistent pressure. He picked up momentum in the middle rounds, outstriking Pereira and limiting the Brazilian’s signature power shots.