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Merab Dvalishvili has issued a stern warning to former UFC champion Henry Cejudo ahead of their highly anticipated bantamweight showdown at UFC 298. The event is set to take place on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The matchup between Dvalishvili and Cejudo is expected to be one of the most thrilling bouts of the evening, with both fighters eager to prove themselves in the octagon. Dvalishvili and Cejudo have been discussing a potential matchup for quite some time, and fans will finally get to see them go head-to-head.
During his fight week media obligations, Dvalishvili did not hold back when discussing his opponent's abilities. "He knows he has to beat me, otherwise, he’s done," Dvalishvili said of Cejudo. "He’s fighting to beat me and he wants the belt."
Dvalishvili drew parallels between Cejudo's situation and his past fight against Jose Aldo.
"Jose Aldo after me retired, and I think it’s the same thing for Henry," he explained. "It’s either everything or nothing for him. That’s his mentality and that’s why he’s dangerous."
With the winner of the Dvalishvili-Cejudo matchup expected to earn a shot at the UFC bantamweight championship, both fighters will be giving it their all to secure victory. Fans can expect an intense and action-packed fight as these two competitors step into the octagon to settle their score.