Overview

• Dvalishvili defends his 135-pound title against Cory Sandhagen on Oct. 4 in the UFC 320 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena.
• After an open workout in Las Vegas, Dvalishvili said he will knock out Sandhagen if his takedowns are thwarted, declaring, “He must know that I hit hard.”
• Sandhagen, a proven finisher, cautioned that striking with him would be a bad idea, pushing back on Dvalishvili’s stated game plan.
• The champion, riding a 13-fight winning streak built on relentless wrestling, acknowledged Sandhagen’s diverse threats, citing notable knockouts and submissions on his resume.
• Dvalishvili renewed criticism of Umar Nurmagomedov as “spoiled,” said he was fast-tracked due to his surname, and maintained that even a UFC 321 win over Mario Bautista on Oct. 25 would not merit an immediate rematch.