Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen are set to face off in a bantamweight title showdown at UFC 320. The two fighters have been exchanging verbal jabs in the lead-up to the event, with Dvalishvili referencing Sandhagen’s OnlyF*ns venture during a pre-fight press conference. Sandhagen responded by revealing that he made $2 million from the platform and acknowledging that the pictures in question did indeed feature his private parts, which Dvalishvili had mocked as being small.
Dvalishvili is coming off a dominant third-round submission win over Sean O’Malley in their title rematch at UFC 316 in June. Meanwhile, Sandhagen is looking to build on his second-round knockout victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May. The Dvalishvili-Sandhagen fight will serve as the co-main event of the UFC 320 card, with Magomed Ankalaev facing Alex Pereira in their light heavyweight title rematch in the headliner.
In an interview with MMA Junkie Radio, Dvalishvili’s coach, John Wood, predicted that Sandhagen will likely attempt a takedown early in the fight. Wood expressed confidence in his fighter’s ability to adapt to different situations and stated that they are prepared for any eventuality. He believes that Sandhagen will try to take Dvalishvili down, but they are ready to respond and counter with their own strategy.
The highly anticipated fight between Dvalishvili and Sandhagen promises to be an exciting encounter, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the bantamweight division. As the UFC 320 event approaches, fans can expect more trash talk and mind games between the two fighters, but ultimately, it will be their skills in the octagon that will decide the outcome.
Dvalishvili’s dominant win over O’Malley and Sandhagen’s impressive knockout of Figueiredo have set the stage for a thrilling contest. The co-main event of UFC 320 will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as the bantamweight division continues to evolve and produce exciting matchups. With the fight just around the corner, all eyes will be on Dvalishvili and Sandhagen as they look to make their mark in the UFC.
