Merab celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Merab Dvalishvili is, in fact, a machine. The Georgian gave no room for Cory Sandhagen, dominated the challenger, broke takedown records and defended the belt by unanimous decision in UFC 320, held this Saturday (4).
With this result, Merab achieved 14 consecutive victories in the UFC, three of which were title defenses. Sandhagen, on the other hand, suffered his fifth loss within the organization.
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Merab Dvalishvili began the fight using feints and changing levels to dominate the center of the octagon, while Cory Sandhagen looked for counterattacks. The Georgian quickly gained the upper hand with takedowns, and even when the American got back to his feet, he continued to press, landing sequences of strikes that kept Sandhagen on the defensive throughout the fight.
Merab remained relentless, repeatedly taking Sandhagen down and landing impressive takedowns, including a judo takedown that sent his opponent tumbling headfirst to the ground. In the final round, the champion continued to advance and dominate, leaving no room for a comeback. In the end, Dvalishvili retained the belt by unanimous decision, totaling 20 takedowns in the fight and 117 in his career, breaking the organization's record.
But, if you missed it, check out the videos of the fight and the best moments in the player below. Merab Dvalishvili x Cody Sandhagen no UFC 320.
FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the best moments of Merab Dvalishvilli's victory over Cody Sandhagen at UFC 320
Merab almost finishes Cory in 2
Holy hell pic.twitter.com/Q8udJPCfDv
- Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 5, 2025
That's triple-digit takedowns @MerabDvalishvil becomes the first fighter in UFC history to amass 100 takedowns!
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- UFC (@ufc) October 5, 2025
Merab is legit toying with him pic.twitter.com/6vXoA7DmMQ
— UFCStats (@TheUFCStats) October 5, 2025
UFC 320 results
Order date: October 4th, 2025
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Magomed Ankalayev by knockout (elbows) at 1min20sec of R1 – title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Merab Dvalishvili derrotou Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision of the judges (49-45, 49-45, 49-46) – title fight
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jiri Prochazka derrotou Khalil rountree by knockout (punches) at 3:04 of R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Youssef Zalal derrotou Josh Emmett by submission (armbar) at 1min38s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): joe pyfer derrotou Abus Magomedov via submission (rear naked choke) at 1min46s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ateba Gautier derrotou Treston Vines by technical knockout (elbows and punches) at 1min41sec of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Daniel Willycat derrotou Joosang Yoo by knockout (punches) at 21sec of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Jakub Wiklacz derrotou Patchy mix by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Edmen shahbazyan derrotou André Sergipano by knockout (elbows) at 4:58 of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Punahele Soriano derrotou Nikolay Veretennikov by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Yana Santos derrotou Macy chiasson by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Farid Basharat derrotou Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Ramiz Brahimaj derrotou Austin vanderford via submission (guillotine) at 2min24s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Veronica Hardy derrotou brogan walker by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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