Ankalaev and Pereira trade final words before UFC 320. Las Vegas was buzzing on Friday night as the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 320 set the stage for one of the year’s most anticipated title fights. With the light heavyweight championship on the line, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira shared a tense face-off that left the crowd fired up and eager for Saturday’s showdown at T-Mobile Arena.
The energy turned unfriendly as Ankalaev stepped on the scale. Met with a chorus of boos, the champion brushed it off and delivered a defiant message aimed at both Pereira and the fans. “The words are over,” Ankalaev shouted to the crowd. “All of these people tomorrow are going to cry!”
However, Pereira who was dressed in full ceremonial attire including the war pant he always wear before a fight remained calm. The bad blood between these two has deepened up in recent weeks and Pereira is clearly excited for the chance to avenge his past loss to Ankalaev with hopes of reclaiming the UFC light heavyweight title in the end. “I’ve got only one thing to say,” Pereira said to the crowd. “This guy’s going to pay for everything he said and everything that people said in his name. He can’t hide no more.”
In their first encounter, Ankalaev never allowed Pereira to get much going on the feet and he ultimately delivered a unanimous decision victory to become champion. The exchange was short but powerful, capping weeks of tension between the two fighters. Their first meeting left unfinished business, and the rematch now carries even higher stakes not just the 205-pound crown, but pride, respect, and redemption. As fight night approaches, the intensity is undeniable. The champion promises heartbreak for Pereira’s supporters, while the challenger vows to silence Ankalaev once and for all.
UFC 320 official weigh-in results
Main Card
Magomed Ankalaev (204.5) vs. Alex Pereira (204.5)
Merab Dvalishvili (135) vs. Cory Sandhagen (134.5)
Jiri Prochazka (206) vs. Khalil Rountree (205)
Josh Emmett (146) vs. Youssef Zalal (146)
Abus Magomedov (185.5) vs. Joe Pyfer (186)
Preliminary Card
Ateba Gautier (186) vs. Treston Vines (185)
Edmen Shahbazyan (185.5) vs. Andre Muniz (185.5)
Chris Gutierrez (136) vs. Farid Basharat (136)
Daniel Santos (151) vs. Joo Sang Yoo (152.5)
Early Prelims
Macy Chiasson (137.5)* vs. Yana Santos (135)
Patchy Mix (136) vs. Jakub Wiklacz (136)
Punahele Soriano (170.5) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (170.5)
Ramiz Brahimaj (170.5) vs. Austin Vanderford (170.5)
Veronica Hardy (125.5) vs. Brogan Walker (124.5)
Chiasson missed weight. Her bout with Yana Santos proceeds at a catchweight with Chiasson forfeiting 25 percent of her purse as penalty.
