Overview

• UFC 320 is set for October 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Merab Dvalishvili defends the bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen.
• Coach John Wood describes Dvalishvili’s form as “jaw-dropping,” saying the champion has shifted from a grind-heavy style to actively seeking finishes.
• Dvalishvili appeared in Stake.com promotional content, incorporating a chicken-chasing drill into camp as part of a playful training tie-in.
• He enters the bout credited with 97 UFC takedowns, leaving him three shy of becoming the first fighter to reach 100, according to recent reports.
• Betting markets list Dvalishvili as a clear favorite, though he has publicly praised Sandhagen’s danger across submissions, knockout power, cardio and takedown defense.