RAF Georgia results: Merab Dvalishvili mounts unreal comeback, beats Henry Cejudo late to ignite raucous scene
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Key Points:
- Merab Dvalishvili defeated Henry Cejudo 11-8 in a dramatic match at RAF Georgia, marking the first RAF event held outside the United States at the Tbilisi Sports Palace.
- Cejudo started strong with an 8-0 lead, but Dvalishvili's relentless attacks and crowd support helped him stage a comeback and secure the win by points.
- The event featured 12 matches with notable victories including Kyle Snyder defending his light heavyweight title by pinfall against Abdulrashid Sadulaev and Helen Maroulis retaining her women's bantamweight title.
- Arman Tsarukyan opened the event with an 11-0 technical fall win, improving his RAF record to 7-0, and is scheduled to compete again at RAF 11 on July 18 against Colby Covington.
- Other key results include Kyle Dake retaining his cruiserweight belt and several technical fall victories across multiple weight classes, showcasing a diverse lineup of decorated combat athletes.
