Pereira Faces 29-Pound Cut Ahead of UFC 320

UFC 320 will headline a Las Vegas rematch on Oct. 4 between champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, who lost a close decision to Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira is facing a roughly 29–30 pound weight cut after reporting about 106.2 kg (234 lbs) roughly two weeks out, and his coach Glover Teixeira has him on an intense regimen to make the 205-pound limit. Tensions flared during fight-week preparations after Pereira accused Ankalaev of “ducking” him at the UFC Performance Institute. Former rival Johnny Walker has urged Pereira to be more aggressive, while Michael Bisping predicts a trilogy is likely if Pereira reclaims the belt. Pereira is also managing broken toes and a prior hand injury as he balances ambitions across weight classes, and the bout’s outcome could reshape the light heavyweight division.