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Magomed Ankalaev’s manager hints at injury as he makes ‘should never have fought’ claim following UFC 320

Magomed Ankalaev’s manager hints at injury as he makes ‘should never have fought’ claim following UFC 320

Magomed Ankalaev’s manager has suggested he was compromised at UFC 320 on Saturday night. The former light heavyweight champion was mauled by Alex Pereira, who took back his 205lb title with an 80-second TKO win at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Robert Whittaker Stands Up Against Dana White Alongside Alex Pereira for Seeking Heavyweight Glory

Magomed Ankalaev never saw it coming! Alex Pereira shocked, dropped, and finished the Russian within 1 minute and 20 seconds of the first round. Immediately after, the Brazilian kickboxer hinted at his plans moving forward.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 6

Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Debut Wish After UFC 320

UFC 320 marked the return of vintage Alex Pereira, as he demolished Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds to reclaim the light heavyweight title. The Brazilian started fast, punishing Ankalaev’s legs with brutal low kicks before dropping him with a looping right hand.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Alex Pereira Takes U-Turn in 5 Minutes to Avoid Risking Jon Jones White House Fight

Alex Pereira may have avenged his loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, but his focus has already shifted to a new target — Jon Jones. After his latest Octagon victory, ‘Poatan’ revealed that he had a speech ready to call out Jones.

MMA News / Sporting News / October 6

'He’s not f***ing around': Israel Adesanya reacts to Alex Pereira's UFC 320 victory

Alex Pereira once again proved his championship pedigree at UFC 320 and among those watching closely was long-time rival Israel Adesanya.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Alex Pereira Goes Scorched Earth on Team Khabib Manager After Sweet Revenge Against Magomedov Ankalaev

The tension at UFC 320 was clearly visible even before the Octagon doors closed. While all eyes were on Alex Pereira and his high-stakes rematch with Magomed Ankalaev, whispers off-camera hinted at a developing conflict involving one of the sport’s most notorious managers.

Patchy Mix News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Patchy Mix Shows Off Brutal Eye Injury in First Statement After Going 0–2 at UFC 320

When PFL absorbed Bellator earlier this year, bantamweight contender Patchy Mix found himself less than active compared to the years prior. This led to the southpaw demanding his release from the promotion, something that was granted to him.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 6
Charles Oliveira Vs. Mateusz Gamrot Preview

Charles Oliveira Vs. Mateusz Gamrot Preview

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira faces Mateusz Gamrot at a UFC Fight Night card in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11, as we preview the fight.  Oliveira is looking to get back to winning ways after being knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June, meaning he missed out on the vacant lightweight title.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6
Paddy Pimblett in Disbelief After Alex Pereira Pulled Same Move That Once Tarnished Jon Jones’ Legacy

Paddy Pimblett in Disbelief After Alex Pereira Pulled Same Move That Once Tarnished Jon Jones’ Legacy

Alex Pereira entered the Octagon on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena with one clear intention: vengeance. Earlier this year at UFC 313, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev, and UFC 320 was his chance to right that wrong.

Conor McGregor News / MMA Sucka / October 5
Conor McGregor Opens Up on Superstardom and the Struggles That Nearly Broke Him

Conor McGregor Opens Up on Superstardom and the Struggles That Nearly Broke Him

While many UFC champions, such as Georges St-Pierre and Demetrious Johnson, have built greater legacies, few can deny that Conor McGregor single-handedly carried the company into a boom period unlike anything before or since.

Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / October 6
Arman Tsarukyan Draws Emotional Response After Celebrating 101 Years Old Family Member

Arman Tsarukyan Draws Emotional Response After Celebrating 101 Years Old Family Member

With the much-anticipated UFC 320 now over, the MMA world can shift its focus to the string of Fight Nights and events in the days ahead. There’s a Tom Aspinall – Ciryl Gane headliner later this month.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 6
Topuria Vs. Gaethje Could Be First UFC-Paramount Event

Topuria Vs. Gaethje Could Be First UFC-Paramount Event

The UFC is reportedly aiming for a massive title fight to headline its first event under the organization’s new, multibillion-dollar broadcast deal with Paramount.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5
Dana White says Alex Pereira requested a heavyweight move hours before reclaiming 205-lb title

Dana White says Alex Pereira requested a heavyweight move hours before reclaiming 205-lb title

 LAS VEGAS —Alex Pereira is serious about testing the waters at heavyweight so serious that he floated the idea to UFC CEO Dana White just hours before starching Magomed Ankalaev to recapture the light heavyweight belt at UFC 320.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6
Tom Aspinall involved in familiar scenario as Alex Pereira gets accused of ‘ducking’ for targeting Jon Jones

Tom Aspinall involved in familiar scenario as Alex Pereira gets accused of ‘ducking’ for targeting Jon Jones

Some think Alex Pereira is targeting an easier challenge by setting his sights on Jon Jones over Tom Aspinall. It did not take long for Pereira to reveal his future plans after making a swift return to the light heavyweight throne in the main event of Saturday’s pay-per-view.

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‘So close’… Khalil Rountree Jr. responds to jaw-dropping KO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

‘So close’… Khalil Rountree Jr. responds to jaw-dropping KO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

Khalil Rountree Jr. engaged in one of the best UFC fights of the year. UFC 320 was a massive event for the light heavyweight division. Not only did Alex Pereira regain his title from rival Magomed Ankalaev but his former challengers Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5
Diego Lopes Joins Alex Pereira’s Sister After UFC 320 Winner Issues Moving Message

Diego Lopes Joins Alex Pereira’s Sister After UFC 320 Winner Issues Moving Message

Alex Pereira‘s night at UFC 320 was filled with redemption and emotion. The Brazilian not only won back his light heavyweight title but also dispelled any remaining doubts following his loss to Magomed Ankalaev earlier this year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 5

Dana White sends cringe message on Conor McGregor's UFC White House comeback fight

UFC CEO Dana White had to answer for former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor again following UFC 320 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Potential matchups for main-card winners after UFC 320

Potential matchups for main-card winners after UFC 320

Here’s who the winners on the main card could fight next.

UFC 320: Alex Pereira KO's Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim title
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5
Merab Dvalishvili mauls Cory Sandhagen, sets takedown record to retain bantamweight title

Merab Dvalishvili mauls Cory Sandhagen, sets takedown record to retain bantamweight title

LAS VEGAS —Bantamweight champion Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili didn’t get the knockout, but he didn’t need it. The relentless Georgian retained his title with a unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen, 49–45, 49–45, 49–46, in UFC 320’s co-main event at T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 5
UFC 320 Bonuses: Jiri Prochazka doubles up for $100K

UFC 320 Bonuses: Jiri Prochazka doubles up for $100K

The UFC 320 fight card on Saturday was headlined by two world title bouts. Light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev rematched former titleholder Alex Pereira in the fight card's main event.

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