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Ankalaev Reclaims Light Heavyweight Crown, Dvalishvili Extends Reign at UFC 320
4 Oct
Summary
- Magomed Ankalaev regains UFC light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira
- Merab Dvalishvili defends bantamweight belt for 3rd time in 2024
- Cory Sandhagen challenges Dvalishvili for UFC 135-pound championship
The UFC 320 pay-per-view event took place on October 5, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with two UFC titles on the line in the main and co-main events.
In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev regained the UFC light heavyweight championship by defeating the reigning champion, Alex Pereira, via unanimous decision. Ankalaev had previously taken the title from Pereira at UFC 313 in March 2025, and this rematch saw him once again outwork and outpoint the hard-hitting Brazilian.
The co-main event featured the UFC bantamweight title on the line, with champion Merab Dvalishvili looking to defend his belt for the third time in 2024. Dvalishvili faced a tough challenge in Cory Sandhagen, the No. 4-ranked contender, but the Georgian grappling specialist was able to extend his winning streak and retain his title with another dominant performance.
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With these victories, Ankalaev reclaimed his light heavyweight crown, while Dvalishvili solidified his status as one of the most active and successful champions in the UFC's 135-pound division.
