The Stars of the TKO Era of UFC Shine

Las Vegas once again became the center of the fight world as UFC 320 delivered one of the most exciting nights of the year. From the prelims to the main card, every bout brought intensity, precision, and heart. Fans at T-Mobile Arena witnessed what many are calling the “TKO Era” of modern MMA, defined by finishers, resilience, and fighters who bring both power and personality to the cage.

Leading the charge was Alex Pereira, who reclaimed his light heavyweight title with a stunning first-round TKO against Magomed Ankalaev. The fight lasted less than 90 seconds, but that was all Pereira needed. From the opening bell, he closed the distance, landed a heavy overhand right, stuffed Ankalaev’s takedown, and followed with a series of brutal punches and elbows that forced referee Herb Dean to stop the fight. At 38, the Brazilian veteran became a two-time light heavyweight champion, earning his seventh championship victory in just ten UFC wins. It was a dominant performance that reminded everyone why Pereira remains one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport.

Jiří Procházka also showed why fans love him. After losing the first two rounds, he stormed back to finish Khalil Rountree Jr. in the third with relentless pressure and clean power shots. Procházka’s ability to flip a fight in seconds once again proved his reputation as one of MMA’s most unpredictable finishers. The Czech fighter kept his perfect finishing rate in the UFC and secured both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses with his comeback win.

Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili continued his incredible run with a dominant decision victory over Cory Sandhagen, defending his bantamweight title for the third time this year. After a competitive opening round, Dvalishvili turned up the pace, mixing his striking and wrestling to control the fight. Known as “The Machine,” he extended his winning streak to 14 straight fights and kept breaking takedown records in the process. His consistency and work ethic have made him one of the most respected champions in the division.

Together, Pereira, Procházka, and Dvalishvili represent the new face of the UFC. Each brings a different kind of strength to the cage: Pereira’s cold precision, Procházka’s chaos, and Merab’s discipline. UFC 320 showed that the sport’s top fighters are not only skilled but also driven by story, pride, and purpose. The TKO Era belongs to them, and their performances prove that greatness is still built through grit and courage.