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Dvalishvili Eyes Late Finish in Bantamweight Title Defense vs. Sandhagen at UFC 320

Contrasting plans define the buildup, with Dvalishvili targeting a fifth-round finish as Sandhagen is coached to attack.

(via Zuffa LLC)
(via Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)

Overview

  • UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defends his belt against Cory Sandhagen on Saturday at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
  • Dvalishvili told The Schmo he wants to finish Sandhagen at about 4:45 of Round 5 so he can “enjoy the whole fight.”
  • Sandhagen’s coach Trevor Wittman said on UFC 320 Countdown that the challenger should pursue sweeps and takedowns rather than only defending them.
  • LowKickMMA highlights Dvalishvili’s reported division-leading metrics, including control time, takedowns landed, total strikes, decision wins and a long win streak.
  • Former champion Henry Cejudo publicly urged Dvalishvili to move up to featherweight for a bid at two-division status if he prevails.