Merab Dvalishvili discusses upset win over Henry Cejudo at RAF Georgia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili reflected on his upset victory over Henry Cejudo at the RAF Georgia event in Tbilisi. Dvalishvili, who previously faced Cejudo in MMA, secured a comeback win despite Cejudo's superior wrestling credentials, including an Olympic gold medal. Dvalishvili celebrated the momentous occasion in front of his home crowd, which marked a significant personal achievement and emotional victory for him. Following this bout, Dvalishvili has been active in freestyle wrestling and has upcoming match considerations as he awaits a bantamweight title fight against Petr Yan.
- •Dvalishvili won against Cejudo at RAF Georgia in July.
- •He previously defeated Cejudo in a UFC matchup.
- •Dvalishvili has competed three times for RAF, with a 2-1 record.
- •A rematch for the RAF championship saw Cejudo win by tech fall.
- •Dvalishvili awaits a title fight against Petr Yan at UFC 333.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili Reflects on Upset Victory Over Henry Cejudo at RAF Georgia
"In an exclusive with Heavy Sports, Merab Dvalishvili opened up about his surprising upset victory over Henry Cejudo at RAF Georgia. The post Merab Dvalishvili Reflects on Upset Victory Over Henry Cejudo at RAF Georgia appeared first on HEAVY.
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