Pereira vs. Ankalaev · Full Fight
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What happened
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Pereira and Ankalaev met in a light heavyweight title rematch at UFC 320.
The title fight ended in the opening round rather than reaching the judges.
The official result recorded Pereira's TKO win at 1:20 of round one and returned the title to him.
- Official UFC scorecardsUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 — Official Scorecards
Fight breakdown
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4:35Round 1
Pereira refused to let the rematch become the same slow tactical fight as UFC 313. He pressed Ankalaev to the fence almost immediately, attacking the lead leg and forcing the champion to retreat. A right hand hurt Ankalaev, his takedown attempt failed, and Pereira swarmed with elbows and punches until Herb Dean stopped the fight at 1:20 of the opening round.
- 5:17R1 · inside leg kickPereira lands inside to the lead leg while forcing the champion to keep retreating.
- 5:35R1 · right hand hurts AnkalaevPereira lands the shot that has Ankalaev immediately changing levels.
- 5:37R1 · failed shotAnkalaev shoots after being hurt, but Pereira stays on top of the exchange.
- 5:41R1 · ground strikesPereira follows with heavy shots as Ankalaev covers near the fence.
- 5:53R1 · finish sequencePereira keeps punching until Herb Dean steps in and the title changes hands.
- 7:48Replay · right handThe broadcast replay isolates the right hand that started the finishing sequence.
- 8:48Result announcedBruce Buffer announces Pereira as winner by TKO at 1:20 of round one.