UFC 320 results: Pereira KOs Ankalaev in 1:20, Dvalishvili sets title-fight takedown record

Lede — keep it tight:
Alex Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev by TKO at 1:20 of Round 1 to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili outpointed Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (49–45, 49–45, 49–46) after a record 20 takedowns in a UFC title fight.

Fact box

• Who: UFC 320 — Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 (PPV)
• What: Championship double-header; full UFC 320 results below
• Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
• When: October 4, 2025 (local)
• Official main event result: Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev — TKO (elbows & punches), 1:20 R1
• Co-main: Merab Dvalishvili def. Cory Sandhagen — Unanimous Decision (49–45, 49–45, 49–46)
• Attendance (announced/reported): 19,081 (sellout)
• Headline stats: Pereira 28/45 sig. vs Ankalaev 4/9; Dvalishvili 20/37 TDs (title-fight record).

Quick hits (official/verified numbers)

• Main event significant strikes: Pereira 28/45, Ankalaev 4/9; TKO at 1:20 R1.
• Co-main takedowns: Dvalishvili 20 of 37 (most ever in a UFC title fight), UD over 25 minutes.
• Procházka vs Rountree: Jiří Procházka KO R3 3:04 in a wild comeback.
• Zalal vs Emmett: Youssef Zalal def. Josh Emmett — armbar R1 1:38. 
• Bonuses: Fight of the Night — Procházka vs Rountree. Performance — Alex Pereira, Jiří Procházka, Joe Pyfer. (Procházka double-dipped; total $100k.)

Source of record for round-by-round and scorecards: UFC.com/Stats & Official Scorecards.

Full card — UFC 320 results (quick table)

• LHW — Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev — TKO, 1:20 R1 (title).
• BW — Merab Dvalishvili def. Cory Sandhagen — UD (49–45, 49–45, 49–46), R5 5:00 (title).
• LHW — Jiří Procházka def. Khalil Rountree Jr. — KO (punches), 3:04 R3.
• FW — Youssef Zalal def. Josh Emmett — Submission (armbar), 1:38 R1.
• MW — Joe Pyfer def. Abus Magomedov — Submission (rear-naked choke), 1:46 R2.
• MW — Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Muniz — TKO (elbows), 4:58 R1.
• BW — Patchy Mix def. Jakub Wikłacz — Split Dec., R3 5:00.
• Catchweight — Daniel Santos def. JooSang Yoo — TKO, 0:21 R2.
• MW — Ateba Gautier def. Tre’ston Vines — TKO, 1:41 R1.
• WW — Punahele Soriano def. Nikolay Veretennikov — UD (30–27 x3).
• W-BW — Macy Chiasson def. Yana Santos — UD.
• BW — Chris Gutiérrez def. Farid Basharat — UD.
• WW — Ramiz Brahimaj def. Austin Vanderford — Submission (guillotine), 2:24 R2.
• W-FLY — Veronica Hardy def. Brogan Walker — UD (30–27 x3).

Main event deep-dive — Pereira detonates in 80 seconds

How the finish happened: Ankalaev tried to establish the long range, but Pereira immediately pressed behind feints and a right hand that stunned the champion. With Ankalaev shelled, Pereira poured on elbows and punches until the stoppage at 1:20 of Round 1.

Stats that matter: Pereira landed 28 significant strikes to Ankalaev’s 4 in just 80 seconds; there were no takedowns. The shot selection skewed to the head (21/35 landed to head). That’s violent efficiency — the headline of the UFC 320 results.

What it changes: Pereira becomes a two-time UFC light heavyweight champion and avenges the March loss. He used his interview to honor Arthur Jones, the late brother of Jon Jones, underscoring the moment’s weight. Expect immediate chatter about Procházka as next after his comeback KO.

Quotes:
Pereira post-fight: reiterated he was “not at 100%” in the first meeting and “came prepared this time,” while asking for a moment for Arthur Jones.

Co-main deep-dive — Dvalishvili’s historic grind

How he won: After a feel-out first, Dvalishvili dropped Sandhagen in R2 with a punching flurry and never let him breathe, chaining shots into rides and mat returns across five rounds.

Stats that matter: 20 takedowns on 37 attempts — a UFC title-fight record — plus the bulk of the significant-strike advantage in the middle frames. Judges: 49–45, 49–45, 49–46.

What it changes: Third defense in 2025 cements “The Machine” as a P4P force. Logical next steps: winner from the top-5 mix later this year.

Quotes:
Dvalishvili: “I said I’d knock him out — almost,” adding fans should “respect my striking now.”

What mattered from the rest of the card

• Jiří Procházka authored the night’s chaos: absorbed heavy fire, then face-planted Khalil Rountree Jr. for a R3 3:04 KO — and double bonuses (FOTN + POTN). Title-shot vibes.
• Youssef Zalal accelerated his rise with a slick armbar at 1:38 R1 over Josh Emmett — a clean grappling clinic.
• Joe Pyfer stunned Abus Magomedov with positional control and a RNC at 1:46 R2 — smart patience after a measured first.
• Edmen Shahbazyan crushed through late R1 (4:58) — best performance since his retool.
• Ramiz Brahimaj snagged a guillotine at 2:24 R2 on Austin Vanderford — notable upset on paper and a momentum swing at welterweight.

Bonuses, gate & notes

• Fight of the Night: Procházka vs Rountree Jr.
• Performance of the Night: Alex Pereira, Jiří Procházka, Joe Pyfer (Procházka double-dipped; total $100,000).
• Attendance: 19,081.
• Official scorecards: published event night.

What’s next after these UFC 320 results?

• Alex Pereira: With the belt back and a clean finish, Procházka is the obvious A-side — especially after tonight’s KO. Also Carlos Ulberg after his victory over Reyes in last weeks Fight NIGHT in PERTH.
• Magomed Ankalaev: Will need a rebound vs. a top-5; timing suggests early 2026.
• Merab Dvalishvili: A December defense is plausible; ESPN already pushes the “among the best” narrative after three defenses.

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