Tonight\u2019s UFC 320 event was co-headlined by a men\u2019s bantamweight title fight featuring Merab Dvalishvili taking on Cory Sandhagen.<\/p>\n
Dvalishvili (21-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a submission win over former title holder Sean O\u2019Malley<\/a> at June\u2019s UFC 316 event in New Jersey. That victory had marked \u2018The Machine\u2019s\u2019 twelfth win in a row, a streak which now includes two successful defenses of his bantamweight title.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Cory Sandhagen (18-6 MMA) was most previously seen in the Octagon<\/a> this past May, where he scored a TKO victory over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. That win was of course preceded by a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s UFC 320 co-main event proved to be a solid back and forth affair. Although Merab Dvalishvili was able to land 18 takedowns, in most occasions Cory Sandhagen was able to return his feet within seconds. \u2018The Sandman\u2019 had won the opening round on most fans and analysts scorecards, but it was \u2018The Machine\u2019 who stormed back to dominate and nearly finish the title challenger in round two. Sandhagen ultimately survived and despite having a tough round three, he came back to arguably outpoint Dvalishvili in the fourth round of their fight. However, in round five Merab was able to solidify his champion status by smothering and overwhelming Sandhagen for the final five minutes. It was another impressive performance from Dvalishvili, leaving fans wondering if there is anybody who can pose a legitimate challenge to the champ.<\/p>\n UFC 320 Results: Merab Dvalishvili def. Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-46)<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to \u2018Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen\u2019 below:<\/p>\n Merab is one cool dude. I don\u2019t care what you say. #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n That\u2019s crazy that Merab got Kamala Harris to walk out with him<\/p>\n \u2014 Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n If Sandhagen can stop the first three takedown attempts from Merab in every round, and keep Merab from putting him on the fence -I see the success for sandhagen that\u2019s his style fight. #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10-9 Sandhagen. Upset alert? #UFC320<\/a> \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Cory looking good first round! Is it bc he\u2019s well prepared or Merab warming up?<\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This is a high level chess match #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 19-19. Merab Dvalishvili storms back and asserts his dominance. This is a fight! #UFC320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Merabs fence work, and takedowns are too good. Sandhagen can\u2019t seem to stop his grappling and striking mix. #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s no slow down in merab he\u2019s all gas<\/p>\n \u2014 Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Merab leading, but Cory still in this fight #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Petr \u201cNo Mercy\u201d Yan (@PetrYanUFC) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 29-28. Merab is dragging Sandhagen to deep waters! #UFC320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Cory has a good strategy here he\u2019s giving himself a lot of chances Merab just hasn\u2019t allowed him to capitalize see if Cory can find a small slip up somewhere!<\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Post-fight reactions to Merab Dvalishvili defeating Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320:<\/p>\n About as good of a performance as we could expect out of Cory. Did pretty well but it\u2019s Merab so\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Only Rematches next for merab<\/p>\n \u2014 Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n #ANDSTILL<\/a>!!! The greatest bantamweight of all-time and arguably the greatest UFC fighter on planet earth. #UFC320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The best bantemweight of all time\u2026@MerabDvalishvil<\/a> #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Merab is a machine \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udfff hell of a fight both men #ufc320<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Who would you like to see Dvalishvili fight next following his victory over Sandhagen this evening in Las Vegas?<\/p>\n