UFC 320 delivered high-impact finishes, title shakeups, and statement performances across the main card. Held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this event was headlined by the light heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, with the bantamweight championship co-main featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen.
- Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2: Pereira Reclaims UFC Light Heavyweight Title
- Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen: Relentless Grappling Secures Title Defense
- UFC 320 Main Card Results Table
- Jiri Prochazka Delivers Knockout Comeback Win
- Youssef Zalal Submits Josh Emmett in Statement Win
- Joe Pyfer Continues Submission Surge
- Conclusion
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2: Pereira Reclaims UFC Light Heavyweight Title
In a rematch that came with serious stakes, Alex Pereira recaptured the UFC light heavyweight title by finishing Magomed Ankalaev in explosive fashion. The Brazilian striker started aggressively, using calf kicks to slow Ankalaev’s movement before landing a precise right hand that dropped him early in the first round. Pereira then pounced, secured top control, and unloaded ground-and-pound strikes until referee Herb Dean stepped in.
This result reversed their previous encounter in March 2025, where Ankalaev had won by decision. Despite suffering a foot injury during the bout, Pereira remained in control from start to finish. The win strengthens Pereira’s reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport and positions him for high-profile title defenses going forward.
Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen: Relentless Grappling Secures Title Defense
In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili retained his UFC bantamweight championship with a suffocating, high-volume performance against Cory Sandhagen. From the outset, Dvalishvili pressed forward with takedown attempts and chained wrestling exchanges that kept Sandhagen from establishing rhythm. Over five rounds, Dvalishvili set a new UFC title fight record with 20 successful takedowns.
He nearly finished the fight in round two with a flurry of ground strikes, but Sandhagen survived. Judges scored the bout 49-45, 49-45, and 49-46, all in favor of Dvalishvili. This marked his third straight title defense and further cemented his place at the top of the 135-pound division.
UFC 320 Main Card Results Table
| Matchup | Winner | Method | Round / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev | Alex Pereira | TKO (elbows and punches) | Round 1, 1:20 |
| Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen | Merab Dvalishvili | Unanimous Decision | 5 Rounds (49-45 x2, 49-46) |
| Jiri Prochazka vs Khalil Rountree Jr. | Jiri Prochazka | KO (punch) | Round 3 |
| Youssef Zalal vs Josh Emmett | Youssef Zalal | Submission (armbar) | Round 1 |
| Joe Pyfer vs Abus Magomedov | Joe Pyfer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Round 2 |
Jiri Prochazka Delivers Knockout Comeback Win
Former champion Jiri Prochazka returned to form with a third-round knockout victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. After a back-and-forth striking affair, Prochazka landed a devastating right hand that ended the bout. This victory keeps him in the title conversation at 205 pounds and proves his finishing ability is still among the best in the division.
Youssef Zalal Submits Josh Emmett in Statement Win
Featherweight standout Youssef Zalal added a major name to his resume by submitting veteran Josh Emmett via first-round armbar. Zalal secured the submission in under two minutes, improving his record and potentially earning a top-10 opponent in his next outing.
Joe Pyfer Continues Submission Surge
Joe Pyfer extended his streak of finishes by submitting Abus Magomedov with a rear-naked choke in round two. With his second straight submission win, Pyfer is beginning to emerge as a dark horse in the middleweight division.
Conclusion
UFC 320 will be remembered as a pivotal event that reshaped the landscape in two of the promotion’s most competitive divisions. Alex Pereira’s violent first-round finish of Magomed Ankalaev not only erased the outcome of their first meeting but reestablished him as one of the sport’s most dangerous and efficient finishers. In the bantamweight co-main, Merab Dvalishvili showcased elite-level conditioning and pressure, extending his dominance with a record-breaking display of wrestling control against Cory Sandhagen.
Beyond the championship bouts, performances from Jiri Prochazka, Youssef Zalal, and Joe Pyfer added depth to the event and raised the bar for their respective divisions. UFC 320 delivered not just title changes and statement wins, but also clarity in rankings and future matchups. With its mix of early stoppages and tactical dominance, the event underscored how quickly momentum can shift, and how champions are made through moments, not rounds.
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