UFC 320 took place on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, showcasing several historic achievements.
Major Highlights
Alex Pereira (13-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) made headlines by defeating Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1 MMA, 12-2-1 UFC) with a first-round TKO, reclaiming the light heavyweight title. Merab Dvalishvili (21-4 MMA, 14-2 UFC) solidified his title reign with a unanimous decision win over Cory Sandhagen (18-6 MMA, 11-5 UFC).
Event Statistics
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event amounted to $318,500. Fighters Pereira, Khalil Rountree Jr., and Joe Pyfer each received $50,000 fight-night bonuses. Debuting fighters recorded a split of 1-1 in bouts, while the event drew a total attendance of 19,081, resulting in a live gate of $8,840,134.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Pereira became the second fighter in UFC history to win championships in two weight classes and also achieve multiple title reigns in one division, joining Randy Couture. His five light heavyweight championship victories tie him with Chuck Liddell for second-most in the division, trailing Jon Jones (14). This victory marks Pereira’s sixth win in the division since moving up in July 2023.
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
Dvalishvili became the eighth fighter in UFC history to secure three title defenses in a single calendar year, achieving this as the first bantamweight. His ongoing 14-fight UFC winning streak is the fourth-longest in the company’s history. This win also marks his 12 victories in the bantamweight division, tying him with T.J. Dillashaw and Marlon Vera for second-most, behind Aljamain Sterling (14).
Other Notable Fights
In additional bouts, Jiri Prochazka triumphed over Khalil Rountree Jr. and continued his streak with six stoppage victories since 2020. Youssef Zalal improved his record to 5-0 in his second UFC stint, while Joe Pyfer achieved 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. The event featured several fights showcasing both rising talents and established fighters alike.
The event highlighted an exciting array of performances, reflecting the competitive nature of UFC and its fighters’ dedication to the sport.
