The book on Merab Dvalishvili is pretty well-established by now, and Cory Sandhagen knows that story as well as any observer can ahead of their UFC 320 bantamweight championship showdown.

So forgive Sandhagen’s skepticism when his champion opponent for their Oct. 4 pay-per-view clash in Las Vegas recently put it out there that he’d be seeking a knockout and to keep their fight standing, rather than relentlessly seek takedowns and advantageous grappling scenarios.

“I don’t buy it,” Sandhagen said through a laugh during a recent conversation with The Post while promoting Aires EMF protection technology. “… Merab’s gonna hit me, though. He’s not a dumbass; he’ll be able to hit me. It’s not like I expect to go out there and just tool him by a mile. I know that’s not going to be the case. He’

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