If you're scouring the internet trying to figure out when the next big pay-per-view is happening, you might have missed a bit of a curveball. The date for UFC 320 was October 4, 2025. Yeah, you read that right. We are actually past it now.
It feels like just yesterday the rumors were swirling about whether Dana White would finally take the circus back to Mexico or keep it in the desert. In the end, Las Vegas won out. T-Mobile Arena hosted the whole thing. It was a massive night that basically reshaped the light heavyweight and bantamweight landscapes for the start of 2026.
Honestly, the lead-up was a mess. Originally, there was all this talk about Guadalajara. Everyone thought "Noche UFC" was heading to Mexico for Independence Day. Then construction stalled at the new arena there, and suddenly the schedule shifted. We ended up with a Fight Night in San Antonio and UFC 320 getting pushed to October in Vegas.
The Night Alex Pereira Proved a Point
The main event was a rematch that had everyone's nerves fried. Magomed Ankalaev was the defending champ, having taken the belt from Alex "Poatan" Pereira earlier in the year at UFC 313.
Ankalaev is a monster. He's that guy nobody really wants to fight because he's just so technically sound. But Pereira? The man has stones. He claimed he fought the first fight at "40 percent" because of a messed-up hand. Most people thought that was just typical fighter talk—excuses for a loss.
It wasn't.
The fight lasted exactly eighty seconds. Ankalaev tried to stay technical, but Pereira found the chin with a right hand that looked like it could crack granite. When Ankalaev tried to dive for a desperate takedown, Pereira just unloaded. Punches, elbows, the whole kit. The ref had to jump in. Just like that, the belt went back to Brazil.
Merab Dvalishvili and the Cardio Machine
While the main event was a sprint, the co-main was a marathon. Merab Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen. If you've ever watched Merab, you know the deal. The guy doesn't have a "stop" button.
He basically wrestled Sandhagen into the canvas for five straight rounds. It wasn't even close on the scorecards—we're talking 49–45 kind of dominance. Sandhagen is one of the most creative strikers in the game, but it's hard to be creative when a Georgian human-sized backpack is attached to your waist for 25 minutes.
The rest of the card was actually pretty wild too:
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- Jiří Procházka reminded everyone why he's a fan favorite by knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. in the third.
- Youssef Zalal pulled off a massive upset, submitting the veteran Josh Emmett in the very first round.
- Joe Pyfer kept his hype train moving with a face crank submission over Abus Magomedov.
What’s Next for the Winners?
Since we are now looking at the 2026 calendar, the fallout from UFC 320 is setting up some massive fights.
Because Pereira reclaimed his throne, the talks of him moving up to Heavyweight to chase a third belt are getting louder. He’s already mentioned Tom Aspinall’s name. That would be a gargantuan fight, maybe the biggest the UFC could make right now.
Merab is already booked for a rematch with Petr Yan at UFC 323. The bantamweight division is a shark tank, and with guys like Umar Nurmagomedov looming, Merab’s reign is going to be tested every single time he steps in there.
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
If you missed the live broadcast of UFC 320, you can’t exactly go back in time, but you can catch the full replay.
- Check UFC Fight Pass: The entire event, including the early prelims where Farid Basharat put on a clinic, is available for streaming.
- Update Your Calendar: The UFC has officially moved its US broadcast home to Paramount+ starting in 2026. If you're looking for the next big one, UFC 324 (Gaethje vs. Pimblett) is the date to circle—January 24, 2026.
- Watch the Post-Fight Presser: If you want to hear Pereira talk about that knockout, the press conference from October 5th is on YouTube. It’s worth it just to see his reaction to the "40 percent" comments.
The sport moves fast. By the time you finish reading this, there’s probably already a new rumor about a title fight being moved. Stay sharp.