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UFC 320 fight highlights showing Dvalishvili's victory over Cory Sandhagen
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UFC 320 Results and Analysis Pereira vs. Ankalaev II

Dvalishvili defeats Sandhagen at UFC event

Dvalishvili won against Sandhagen, marking his 14th consecutive fight victory. He showcased impressive grappling skills and maintained pressure throughout the match, solidifying his status as champion.

  • Dvalishvili wins by decision
  • Sandhagen has strong first round
  • Dvalishvili displays relentless offense
  • Record-setting takedowns by Dvalishvili
  • Dvalishvili's 14th straight victory
  • Champion's impressive performance noted

Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with a swift first-round TKO. Merab Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title via unanimous decision. Jiří Procházka, Youssef Zalal and Joe Pyfer secured decisive stoppages. A record-setting night unfolded across five main card bouts.

Main Card Summary

Bout Result Method Round Time
Light Heavyweight Title
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Pereira def. Ankalaev TKO (punches and elbows) 1 1:20
Bantamweight Title
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
Dvalishvili def. Sandhagen Decision (unanimous) 5 5:00
Light Heavyweight
Jiří Procházka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Procházka def. Rountree KO (punches) 3 3:04
Featherweight
Youssef Zalal vs. Josh Emmett
Zalal def. Emmett Submission (armbar) 1 1:38
Middleweight
Joe Pyfer vs. Abus Magomedov
Pyfer def. Magomedov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:44

Light Heavyweight Title

Alex Pereira dominated former champion Magomed Ankalaev, landing an overhand right to the temple, stuffing a takedown attempt and unleashing elbows until the referee intervened at 1:20 of Round 1. Pereira became a three-time UFC champion and one of only three fighters to reclaim the light heavyweight belt twice.[1][2]

Bantamweight Title

Merab Dvalishvili extended his win streak to 14 by out-wrestling Cory Sandhagen. After ceding the first round, Dvalishvili landed a UFC record 20 takedowns in a title fight and controlled the final four rounds en route to a unanimous decision. This marked his third title defense in 2025.[3][4]

Light Heavyweight Bout

Jiří Procházka trailed on the cards but exploded in Round 3, unloading a flurry of punches that floored Khalil Rountree Jr. and forced a stoppage at 3:04. Procházka improved his UFC finishing streak to seven fights.[5][6]

Featherweight Bout

Youssef Zalal secured a first-round armbar at 1:38 of Round 1, transitioning from back control to submission after a slick takedown. The victory extended his overall streak to eight wins, with four inside the UFC.[7][8]

Middleweight Bout

Joe Pyfer absorbed early grappling pressure, then rocked Abus Magomedov with strikes to open Round 2. Pyfer took the back and applied a rear-naked choke for the tap at 1:44. He improved to 3–0 in the UFC with consecutive submission wins.[9][10][11]

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  1. Corrected Joe Pyfer’s submission finish time to 1:44 and method as rear-naked choke.
  2. Specified Pereira’s status as a three-time light heavyweight champion and noted first-round TKO details.
  3. Clarified Dvalishvili’s UFC record of 20 takedowns in a single title fight.
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FAQ

Why was this fight significant?

It extended Dvalishvili's winning streak to 14.

How did Dvalishvili control the match?

He employed effective grappling and strategic takedowns.

What challenges did Sandhagen face?

He struggled against Dvalishvili's relentless pressure.