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Henry Cejudo defeated Merab Dvalishvili in 36 seconds on the RAF Wrestling mat to win the belt, delivering the fastest tech fall in RAF Wrestling history and setting up a potential fourth meeting across disciplines; Cejudo also called out Cody Garbrandt (and Chael Sonnen) as his next opponent, while Dvalishvili appeared gracious and the crowd celebrated with a Georgian dance.
Henry Cejudo wasted no time in his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili, blasting inside for a quick four‑point takedown and pinning Dvalishvili just 36 seconds into RAF 12 to become the RAF crossover champion. He immediately called out Cody Garbrandt, while Dvalishvili shifts focus to a Petr Yan trilogy at UFC 333 in October.
Cody Garbrandt attributes his renewed peace to his fighting career, saying MMA saved him from a chaotic upbringing and recent personal and professional lows. He emphasizes balance—focused training, time with his family, and enjoying the sport—as he prepares for UFC 326 against Xiao Long, aiming to turn around his skid with a clearer mindset.
Terence Crawford, set to fight Canelo Alvarez, surprisingly named Cody Garbrandt as the best UFC boxer, citing Garbrandt's pure boxing skills over others like Ilia Topuria, despite the latter's reputation.
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed that the first fight of UFC 300 will feature former champions Cody Garbrandt and Deiveson Figueiredo, setting the stage for an exciting event. While the card promises high-quality matchups throughout, some have questioned the decision to have less decorated fighters booked above Garbrandt and Figueiredo. With the main event still unknown, fans are eager to see how the matchmaking for UFC 300 will ultimately unfold.