Merab Dvalishvili sends message to Petr Yan, promises to make Henry Cejudo ‘get drunk’ in Georgia after RAF match
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Merab Dvalishvili is eagerly awaiting a UFC bantamweight title trilogy rematch against Petr Yan, but no date has been set due to Yan's injury and a busy UFC schedule through August 2026.
- Despite recent nose injuries sustained in training and wrestling, Dvalishvili remains confident in his readiness to fight and is not letting the injuries affect his outlook.
- In the meantime, Dvalishvili has been competing in freestyle wrestling with RAF, recently defeating Frankie Edgar and preparing to face Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo in Georgia.
- The upcoming wrestling match against Cejudo carries personal significance for Dvalishvili as it will take place in his home country, adding pressure and excitement since he hasn't competed there since 2010.
- Dvalishvili respects Cejudo’s wrestling prowess and regardless of the match outcome, plans to celebrate together, highlighting mutual respect and sportsmanship.
