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Henry Cejudo pins Merab Dvalishvili in 36 seconds at RAF 12
Henry Cejudo secured a dominant victory over Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of RAF 12 in Cleveland, winning via pinfall in just 36 seconds. The win allowed Cejudo to capture the inaugural RAF Lightweight Crossover championship.
This victory served as revenge for Cejudo’s previous loss to Dvalishvili in Georgia, where he had surrendered an 8-0 lead. In this rematch, Cejudo utilized an early single-leg takedown to secure four points before pinning Dvalishvili to the mat.
Following the match, Cejudo issued a challenge to Cody Garbrandt for a title defense. Dvalishvili expressed interest in a third wrestling match to settle the rivalry, noting that Cejudo is an Olympic champion for a reason. Dvalishvili is scheduled to face Petr Yan at UFC 333 in October, while Cejudo has upcoming commitments in boxing.
Entities
Cleveland · Cody Garbrandt · Henry Cejudo · Merab Dvalishvili · Petr Yan · RAF
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Henry Cejudo issued a challenge to Cody Garbrandt following his victory. middleeasy.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Merab Dvalishvili expressed interest in a wrestling trilogy with Cejudo. www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Henry Cejudo won the inaugural RAF lightweight crossover championship. middleeasy.com · heavy.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The referee called a pinfall victory for Cejudo 36 seconds into the match. middleeasy.com · heavy.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Henry Cejudo described Merab Dvalishvili as a machine. middleeasy.com · www.sportskeeda.com