Sun Oct 05 10:10:00 UTC 2025: **Pereira Reclaims Light Heavyweight Title in Blistering Fashion, Eyes Heavyweight Move**
**Las Vegas, NV** – Alex “Poatan” Pereira delivered a stunning first-round knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, reclaiming the light heavyweight championship and solidifying his place as the fastest two-division champion in UFC history. A mere seven months after a unanimous decision loss to Ankalaev at UFC 313, Pereira avenged his defeat in spectacular fashion, needing just one minute and 22 seconds to secure the victory.
Pereira came out aggressively, landing a powerful right hook that stunned Ankalaev. A flurry of heavy elbows followed, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the fight, sending the Las Vegas crowd into a frenzy.
“Vengeance is never a good thing,” Pereira stated after his win. “I told everyone I wasn’t in a good position last time but no-one believed it, tonight you saw it.”
The victory marked a significant turnaround for Pereira, who admitted he wasn’t at his best in their previous encounter. This win underscores Pereira’s remarkable rise in the UFC, becoming a two-division champion in just seven fights since his debut in 2021.
Despite reclaiming the title, Pereira’s ambitions extend beyond the light heavyweight division. According to UFC President Dana White, Pereira and his team have expressed interest in moving up to heavyweight. While White acknowledged Pereira’s impressive run, he also expressed reservations about the jump, citing the depth of competition in the light heavyweight division.
**In the co-main event**, Merab Dvalishvili dominated Cory Sandhagen to retain his bantamweight title. Dvalishvili secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-45, 49-45, and 49-46, extending his win streak to 14 consecutive fights.
Dvalishvili’s relentless pressure and record-breaking 20 takedowns proved too much for Sandhagen, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.
The events at UFC 320 have set the stage for exciting possibilities in the UFC, with Pereira potentially challenging for a third title in a different weight class, while Dvalishvili continues his dominance in the bantamweight division.
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