News Summary
UFC 320 is coming to Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, featuring two title fights. The main event includes a rematch for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, while the co-main event showcases bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against Cory Sandhagen. Furthermore, an exciting light heavyweight matchup between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. is also on the card. With a packed fight schedule, UFC 320 is poised to be a significant event in the mixed martial arts world.
Las Vegas, Nevada – UFC 320 Set for October 4, 2024
This October, the UFC will return to Las Vegas for UFC 320, scheduled for October 4, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena. The pay-per-view event will feature two title fights, headlined by a rematch for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship between current champion Magomed Ankalaev and challenger Alex Pereira.
Ankalaev, who is 33 years old, will make his first title defense after previously defeating Pereira in March 2024 at UFC 313. In that match, Ankalaev secured a victory by unanimous decision, effectively ending Pereira’s title reign. Over a period of just 11 months prior to that defeat, Pereira had achieved an impressive four knockout victories.
Ankalaev enters UFC 320 riding a remarkable 14-fight winning streak, positioning him as one of the top fighters in the light heavyweight division. Meanwhile, Pereira, 38, is a former multiweight kickboxing champion and has also been a past UFC middleweight champion.
The co-main event of UFC 320 will showcase the bantamweight title bout between current champion Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili is looking to defend his title for the third time, following victories over notable fighters Umar Nurmagomedov and Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili displayed his strength in the octagon with a notable submission victory against O’Malley, emphasizing his dominance in the division.
Sandhagen, on the other hand, is seeking his first undisputed UFC championship title. His recent performance includes a TKO victory over former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, which has placed him in contention for this significant title shot.
Additional Fights and Context
Aside from the two title fights, UFC 320 will also feature a matchup between light heavyweights Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. This particular bout is regarded as a potential title eliminator, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
As part of the unfolding UFC landscape, Tom Aspinall has recently been elevated to the position of undisputed heavyweight champion, following the retirement of Jon Jones. Aspinall is set to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in November.
The news about these highly anticipated fights follows UFC’s preparations for a packed schedule as summer transitions into fall. UFC CEO Dana White announced the matchups through social media, enhancing anticipation among fans and fighters alike.
The complete fight card for UFC 320 is expected to be confirmed in the upcoming weeks, with a spotlight on these remarkable matchups that are poised to draw significant attention in the martial arts community.
With the significance of title defenses and rematches set to unfold on October 4, UFC 320 promises to be an event for the books, showcasing elite fighters and thrilling matchups that fans have come to expect from the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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