Alex Pereira knocked out his opponent in 80 seconds to win the UFC championship belt.

(Dan Tri) - Alex Pereira took just over a minute to avenge his defeat against Magomed Ankalaev with a lightning-fast knockout, opening up his ambition to become the first three-division champion in UFC history.

UFC 320 saw one of the most explosive moments in light heavyweight history. It took Brazilian Alex Pereira just 80 seconds to silence the MMA world , proving that any doubts about his age or limitations were frivolous.

Alex Pereira put pressure on his opponent as soon as the match started (Photo: Getty).

After his painful defeat to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, many believed that the Brazilian star was past his prime. Now, he has responded in the strongest possible way.

As soon as the opening bell sounded, Alex Pereira made it clear that he wanted to dominate. The two-division champion actively pressed his opponent with his signature kicks and tried to control the distance.

Meanwhile, Ankalaev – who defeated Pereira at UFC 313 – was cautious and slow. It was this slowness in the way he entered the fight that cost Ankalaev dearly.

The decisive moment came at 85 seconds of round one. Pereira landed a hammer right hand, knocking Ankalaev to the mat. Not wasting his chance, the Brazilian rushed forward, throwing a series of accurate elbows, forcing the referee to intervene and officially stop the fight by TKO.

This victory not only helped Pereira regain the Light Heavyweight belt but also affirmed his position as one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC today.

At 38, Alex Pereira’s journey is a testament to extraordinary efforts. He went from being a kickboxer, making a living working in a tire factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to becoming a two-division UFC champion.

Despite falling painfully before Ankalaev, Pereira has strongly reborn, continuing his story of ups and downs full of courage.

Alex Pereira quickly knocked out his opponent (Photo: Getty).

“I promised it would be a performance. I knew I would deliver it this way. Those who didn’t believe it – now believe it,” Pereira said shortly after the match.

With this result, Pereira has brought the UFC light heavyweight division back to life. Experts believe that the Brazilian will soon have to defend his belt against potential opponents such as former champion Jamahal Hill or Jiri Prochazka, promising to create exciting battles in the future.

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