UFC 320 took place in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and had several major impacts on the UFC title scene. Alex Pereira won the UFC light heavyweight title back from Magomed Ankalaev in the main event with a spectacular first-round TKO. Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title in the co-main event by defeating Cory Sandhagen via decision. This set a new UFC record for the most takedowns in a championship fight.
There was more to the event than just title fights. It had finishes from up-and-coming contenders, a comeback knockout by a previous champion, and performances that changed the course of multiple divisions going into 2026.
TL;DR
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Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title with a dominant first-round TKO over Magomed Ankalaev, avenging his earlier loss and reestablishing himself as a top finisher in the division.
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Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight belt by outworking Cory Sandhagen over five rounds, setting a new UFC record with 20 takedowns in a single championship bout.
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Notable finishes by Jiri Prochazka, Youssef Zalal, and Joe Pyfer added depth to the card and shook up multiple divisions heading into 2026.
Pereira vs Ankalaev 2: First-Round Firepower Reclaims the Belt
There was a lot of tension in the rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev won the light heavyweight title in their first fight this year by using wrestling and long-range tactics to get a decisive decision. Pereira said he was unwell before that fight and promised to fight substantially differently in the rematch.
He did what he said he would do.
Pereira closed the gap with immediate kicks and feints from the very beginning. He hit Ankalaev with a strong right hand less than 90 seconds into Round 1, and he went down. Pereira attacked with hammer fists and elbows on the ground right away, and the referee stepped in at 1:20 of the first round.
This was one of the fastest endings in the history of the UFC light heavyweight title. Pereira is now a two-time champion in the division, and this win shows that he can knock out people in any weight class. It also ended Ankalaev’s long string of wins and made others wonder if he could handle the pressure of elite-level striking.

Dvalishvili vs Sandhagen: Relentless Pressure and a New UFC Record
Pereira ended the show early, but Merab Dvalishvili put up a five-round masterclass in pressure, control, and wrestling. Cory Sandhagen is known for his fast strikes and movement, but Dvalishvili didn’t give him much room to work because he kept chasing takedowns and clinch control from the start of the fight.
In Round 2, Dvalishvili hit Sandhagen with a clean right hand and then jumped on him on the ground. This was the most important moment. Even though he didn’t finish the job, it set the tone for the rest of the fight. Dvalishvili set a record by taking down Sandhagen 20 times in five rounds and hitting him with 113 significant strikes to Sandhagen’s 73.
All three judges gave the fight to Dvalishvili, who is still building one of the best resumes in the bantamweight division.
UFC 320 Main Card Results
Fight | Winner | Method | Round / Time |
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Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev | Alex Pereira | TKO (strikes) | Round 1, 1:20 |
Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen | Merab Dvalishvili | Unanimous Decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-46) | 5 Rounds |
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 Scores a Knockout to Reclaim Momentum
Jiri Prochazka, a former light heavyweight champion, got back on track with a knockout win over Khalil Rountree Jr. in the third round. Prochazka got into a rhythm after a shaky start and hit Rountree with a clean punch that stopped the fight right away. This performance puts him right back in the running for the title, especially now that Pereira has the belt back.
It makes sense for Prochazka and Pereira to fight each other next because of how well they’ve been doing lately and how good they are at knocking people out.
Zalal and Pyfer Earn Statement Submissions
Featherweight prospect Youssef Zalal wasted no time against veteran Josh Emmett. He secured a slick armbar in the first round to notch one of the quickest submissions of the night. The win puts Zalal on a short list of fast-rising contenders in the division.
Middleweight Joe Pyfer also impressed with a rear-naked choke submission of Abus Magomedov in the second round. Known for his knockout power, Pyfer’s evolving submission skills make him even more dangerous in a wide-open 185-pound division.
How UFC 320 Changes the Rankings and Divisions
This card led to significant shifts in the structure of divisions. Pereira’s knockout at light heavyweight put him at the center of many important fights and put to rest any worries about his ability to bounce back. Ankalaev, who seemed like the next long-term champion, suddenly has to start over after losing his first UFC fight.
Dvalishvili is still undefeated in the bantamweight division since 2018 and is still getting better. He is now the best fighter at 135 pounds, and his enhanced striking makes an already strong style even stronger.
Prospects like Zalal, Pyfer, and Shahbazyan got a lot of attention and are ready for big fights in early 2026. The UFC’s matchmaking board just got a lot more exciting for the top five in a lot of divisions.