LAS VEGAS — Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Magomed Ankalaev in a stunning knockout just 1:20 into the first round of the main event at UFC 320 on Saturday.

Pereira, 38, was seeking revenge for a decisive unanimous decision loss to Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March, claiming he was only at 40 percent for that match. With a cleaner bill of health and a clear mind for vengeance, Pereira (13-3-0) stayed on the attack and didn’t allow Ankalaev (21-2-1) to touch him.

Pereira’s victory revives the light heavyweight title picture, taking the belt from a fighter in Ankalaev who did little to inspire hope for the future of the division. With Jiri Prochazka also winning his bout by stunning knockout, it awakened the potential for a potential third bout against Pereir

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