Merab Dvalishvili Set To Face Henry Cejudo AT RAF – In Georgia

Merab Dvalishvili will compete in front of a home crowd for the first time under the RAF banner, when he faces Henry Cejudo in the main event of RAF Georgia on July 11. Promotion officials confirmed ahead of RAF 9 that the organization’s first international event will take place at Tbilisi Arena in Georgia, with […]

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BJJ Eastern Europe initially reported that Merab Dvalishvili was set to face Henry Cejudo at an RAF event in Georgia. However, the article clarifies that this highly anticipated bantamweight clash will actually take place at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2024. The initial confusion likely stemmed from Dvalishvili's Georgian heritage.

This bout pits two of the top contenders in the UFC bantamweight division against each other. Merab Dvalishvili, currently ranked #2, enters the fight on an impressive nine-fight winning streak, while former two-division champion Henry Cejudo holds the #3 ranking. The stakes are high, as the winner is expected to position themselves for a title shot against the victor of the upcoming Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera championship fight.

For a BJJ audience, this fight is particularly interesting due to the strong grappling foundations of both athletes. Dvalishvili boasts a diverse background in Sambo, Judo, and Wrestling, complemented by his BJJ purple belt, showcasing a well-rounded grappling arsenal. Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, brings elite-level takedowns and control to the octagon. The clash of these grappling styles promises a compelling contest for fans appreciative of high-level ground exchanges and strategic clinching.