Merab Dvalishvili prepares for RAF 12 rematch with Henry Cejudo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili is set to face Henry Cejudo in a rematch at RAF 12 on Saturday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Following an impressive comeback victory over Cejudo in July, Dvalishvili aims for a third win over the former champion. He is also looking ahead to a potential UFC bantamweight title challenge against Petr Yan at UFC 333 next month. Dvalishvili is focused on securing the RAF crossover belt while enhancing his skills through active competition.
- •Dvalishvili faces Cejudo on August 24 at RAF 12.
- •He previously defeated Cejudo in July after trailing 8-0.
- •A victory would set Dvalishvili up for a title fight against Petr Yan next month.
- •Dvalishvili is enhancing his wrestling skills ahead of the rematch.
- •Cejudo called for the rematch, emphasizing the competition's stakes.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili eyeing superfights should he win RAF 12 and UFC belts: 'I can fight at 155 too'
"If all goes well this Saturday and in the coming months, Merab Dvalishvili could close out 2026 as a two-sport champion.
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