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Pereira reclaims title in 80-second TKO of Ankalaev

Pereira reclaims title in 80-second TKO of Ankalaev

In a stunning upset, Alex Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title by defeating Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds at UFC 320. Pereira, the former champion, dominated the fight from the start, landing powerful strikes that overwhelmed Ankalaev. The fight was stopped by the referee, awarding Pereira a technical knockout victory and the light heavyweight championship. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Pereira, who had previously lost the title to Ankalaev. The rapid nature of the win has left many spectators and analysts surprised, as Ankalaev was widely considered the favorite going into the match. Pereira's impressive performance has solidified his status as a formidable force in the light heavyweight division.

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