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Alex Pereira reclaims light heavyweight title with 80-second KO of Magomed Ankalaev
['Garrett Kerman']
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In one of the most shocking title fight reversals in recent UFC history, Alex Pereira obliterated Magomed Ankalaev with a devastating knockout just 80 seconds into their UFC 320 main event, reclaiming the light heavyweight championship in spectacular fashion.
The Perfect Storm of Redemption for Alex PereiraSeven months after losing his light heavyweight title via unanimous decision to Ankalaev at UFC 313, Pereira entered the octagon Saturday night with something to prove.
The knockout victory immediately reshuffles the light heavyweight landscape.
pic.twitter.com/uDF5h9L0fT — Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) October 5, 2025Looking Forward: Title Defense ModeWith the light heavyweight championship back around his waist, Pereira faces several intriguing potential opponents.
The 80-second knockout not only reclaimed his title but also reestablished his reputation as perhaps the most dangerous striker in the light heavyweight division.