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Merab Dvalishvili Targets Knockout in UFC 320 Title Defense Against Cory Sandhagen

His camp is targeting a finish, signaling a deliberate turn toward striking against Cory Sandhagen.

Overview

  • The bantamweight title fight is booked for October 4 in Las Vegas as the UFC 320 co-main event.
  • Dvalishvili says he is looking for a knockout and expects much of the matchup to play out on the feet.
  • Coach John Wood says the team is hunting finishes and sees a real chance for Dvalishvili to score a KO.
  • The champion calls Sandhagen a dangerous, well-rounded opponent with strong takedown defense and proven finishing ability.
  • Dvalishvili insists he is not comfortable as champion and continues to emphasize discipline, with reported division-leading marks in control time, takedowns and decision wins.