UFC 320 live: Pereira vs Ankalaev fight updates and results tonight as ‘Poatan’ scores shock early KO
Alex Pereira regained the light-heavyweight title from the man who dethroned him in March, scoring a TKO in the very first round after an aggressive start
Alex Pereira regained his light-heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev in shocking fashion at UFC 320, stopping the Russian in the very first round.
Pereira needed barely over one minute to score a TKO, having backed Ankalaev up to the fence in an aggressive start. The Brazilian star, famed for his power, stunned Ankalaev with a right hook, forcing the champion into a desperate takedown attempt.
But Pereira, 38, denied the 33-year-old and poured on ground and pound in the form of numerous hammer fists and elbows. That led referee Herb Dean to step in and wave off the contest, as “Poatan” earned his vengeance.
Back in March, Ankalaev outpointed Pereira to take the 205lb crown from the fan favourite, but the Russian’s reign proved short-lived, coming to an abrupt end at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas – where the rivals first duelled, in fact.
And in Saturday’s co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight belt against Cory Sandhagen, winning on points to record a third successful title defence this year. Follow UFC 320 updates and results live, below.
UFC 320 report: Alex Pereira crushes Magomed Ankalaev to earn emphatic revenge
Alex Pereira crushes Magomed Ankalaev to earn shocking revenge at UFC 320
UFC 320 live: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2
UFC 320 live: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2
Pereira taunted Ankalaev after the TKO, and the Russian appeared to chirp back at him...
UFC 320 live: Alex Pereira stuns Magomed Ankalaev with early TKO
Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev via first-round TKO (right hook and ground and pound, 1:20)
UFC 320 live: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2
Round one
An intense staredown, but a touch of gloves.
Pereira gets right after Ankalaev, swinging hooks with intent! Ankalaev with a series of front kicks to the body, in a bid to deter the Brazilian.
Not deterred! Pereira stuns Ankalaev with a right hook, and the Russian shoots for a takedown in desperation!
Pereira denies him and pours on ground and pound! Elbow after elbow, hammer fist after hammer fist, and ref Herb Dean has to stop it!
MY WORD, PEREIRA VIA FIRST-ROUND TKO!
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