UFC Announces Blockbuster Fight Card for October: Heavyweight Title Clash and Bantamweight Showdown

In a major announcement, UFC CEO Dana White has revealed a blockbuster fight card for October that could reshape the championship landscape in several divisions. The action kicks off on October 4 at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The main event will see reigning light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev rematching former two-division titleholder Alex Pereira. Ankalaev narrowly defeated Pereira in a disputed decision at UFC 313 in March, and the Brazilian will now have a chance to reclaim his title before potentially moving up to heavyweight. The co-main event features a bantamweight title clash between champion Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili is on a 10-fight win streak and has already defended his title twice this year, cementing his status as one of the best 135-pounders in UFC history. Sandhagen, a longtime contender, finally gets his shot at the title. Rounding out the stacked UFC 320 card is a light heavyweight bout between Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jiri Prochazka, with the winner potentially earning a title shot. White also announced the main event for UFC 321 on October 20 in Abu Dhabi, where newly crowned heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will make his first title defense against Ciryl Gane. This matchup aims to bring some clarity to the heavyweight division.