Alex “Poatan” Pereira obliterated Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds at UFC 320 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, reclaiming the undisputed light heavyweight championship with a thunderous knockout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Brazilian striker’s stunning performance at UFC 320 demonstrated why he’s considered one of the most dangerous knockout artists in MMA history. Pereira wasted no time dismantling the former champion, ending the rematch before the fight truly began and memeing over Ankalaev’s beaten body after the stoppage.
Alex Poatan Pereira becomes the first fighter in the modern era to reclaim a UFC title after losing it in such dominant fashion. The victory marks his return to the top of the light heavyweight division and solidifies his legacy as a two-division champion, having previously held both the middleweight and light heavyweight titles.
The UFC 320 main event showcased Pereira’s elite striking power that has made him a fan favorite. With this victory, Poatan proved his first loss to Ankalaev was a fluke, reestablishing himself as the undisputed king of the 205-pound division with one of the fastest title reclamations in UFC history.
