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Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen will clash in a bantamweight title showdown at UFC 320. In the weeks leading up to the event, the two have traded barbs, with Dvalishvili mocking Sandhagen’s OnlyF*ns venture during a pre‑fight press conference. Sandhagen retorted that he earned $2 million from the platform and confirmed that the disputed photos did indeed show his private parts, which Dvalishvili had derided as small.
Dvalishvili enters the bout fresh off a dominant third‑round submission victory over Sean O’Malley in their title rematch at UFC 316 in June. Sandhagen, meanwhile, is looking to build on his second‑round knockout of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May. Their fight will serve as the co‑main event of UFC 320, with Magomed Ankalaev versus Alex Pereira in a light‑heavyweight title rematch headlining the card.
In an interview with MMA Junkie Radio, Dvalishvili’s coach John Wood predicted that Sandhagen will likely attempt an early takedown. Wood expressed confidence in his fighter’s ability to adapt to any situation, stating that they are prepared to respond and counter with their own strategy.
The highly anticipated Dvalishvili‑Sandhagen matchup promises an exciting encounter, as both athletes aim to make a statement in the bantamweight division. As UFC 320 approaches, fans can expect more trash talk and mind games, but ultimately it will be the fighters’ skills in the octagon that determine the outcome. With Dvalishvili’s dominant win over O’Malley and Sandhagen’s impressive knockout of Figueiredo setting the stage, the co‑main event will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike as the bantamweight division continues to evolve. All eyes are now on Dvalishvili and Sandhagen as they look to leave their mark on the UFC.
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