"The hype coming into UFC 320 was surrounded by questions about whether Alex Pereira's best days were behind him, as the Magomed Ankalaev era appeared to be dawning. Some also wondered if Merab Dvalishvili could truly be challenged by Cory Sandhagen. The main card also featured a sure-to-be banger between Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jiří Procházka, but the prelim slate was a flop. It was truly a tale of two fight cards."
"While the undercard underwhelmed, the five-fight pay-per-view portion delivered. Pereira got his revenge against Ankalaev, who took the light heavyweight championship away from Pereira back in March. Dvalishvili put on an extraordinary exhibition of his incredible skillset. Rountree and Prochazka gave the fans a wicked light heavyweight brawl. And two fighters on the rise secured stellar finishes. After each pay-per-view, we break down and assess the quality of each fight and the fight card itself based on skill displayed, competitiveness and what is at stake."
UFC 320 presented a clear split between a disappointing prelim slate and a compelling five-fight pay-per-view. Alex Pereira avenged his March loss by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev, halting Ankalaev's unbeaten stoppage streak. Merab Dvalishvili showcased an extraordinary, well-rounded skillset and dominated his contest. Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jiří Procházka engaged in a violent, entertaining light heavyweight brawl. Two ascending fighters secured impressive finishes, and the pay-per-view portion emphasized high-level striking, competitiveness, and consequential outcomes that impacted the light heavyweight rankings.
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