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Alex Pereira headlines UFC 320 in loaded title doubleheader

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UFC has finally cleared the air on its event schedule, announcing two major title fights in the light heavyweight and bantamweight divisions.

The news comes alongside the reveal that Tom Aspinall will be defending his heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Why the England vs. France matchup is taking place in Abu Dhabi, UFC only knows, but fans were quickly swept away by more fight news.

Three huge fights have been announced for UFC 320 on October 4.

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UFC confirms Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2, Merab Dvalishvili's next title defense

As announced by the UFC on July 23, UFC 320 will feature two title fights, and one blockbuster feature fight.

Magomed Ankalaev will defend his light heavyweight title in a rematch with Alex Pereira. Merab Dvalishvili makes his third title defense against bantamweight dark horse Cory Sandhagen, and former light heavyweight king Jiri Prochazka takes on Khalil Rountree Jr..

With these announced fights, UFC 320 has five fights lined up (subject to change):

  • (c) Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2; light heavy title
  • (c) Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen; bantam title
  • Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.; light heavy
  • Joe Pyfer vs. Abus Magomedov; middle
  • Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos; bantam

The October 4 PPV takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, America.

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MATHEW RIDDLE

Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist, graphic designer, and SEO expert with half a decade of digital marketing and a dedicated four-year track record in MMA journalism. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023. Mathew's insights have been featured on Bloody Elbow, The Fight Fanatic, and Heavy on UFC. He runs Warrior Tribune and can be contacted by his Muckrack profile.

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