Henry Cejudo has shared a daring prediction for subsequent month’s bantamweight title struggle between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli at UFC 306.
O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Dvalishvilli (17-4 MMA) are set to collide at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. It’s a extremely anticipated contest and one which each ‘Suga’ and ‘The Machine’ consider they’ll earn a stoppage in.
Former division champion Henry Cejudo additionally believes that the ‘O’Malley vs. Dvalishvilli’ title struggle will lead to a end. ‘Triple C’ just lately spoke with MMAJunkie the place he delivered the next prediction:
“That is my prediction,” Cejudo mentioned. “Merab Dvalishvili goes to cease Sean O’Malley on the Sphere. He’s going to beat him. He’s going to both 50-45 him, perhaps not 50-45 as a result of he might lose the primary two rounds or the primary one at the very least. He’s going to beat him, however as soon as Umar (Nurmagomedov) is available in, he’s simply going to have his manner with Merab. He actually is. Umar is admittedly good, actually technical.”
Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA) is at the moment awaiting his subsequent UFC task. The previous two-division champion has gone 0-2 since ending his retirement, dropping choices to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvilli throughout that stretch.
Given the present panorama at 135lbs, ‘Triple C’ is now considering a return to the promotion’s flyweight division.
“There may very well be a possible return at flyweight,” Cejudo mentioned. “These are loads of issues I’m considering, probably going again down. With the bantamweight division getting scorching and with the newcomers coming in, there’s been loads of considered me going again down and getting a struggle with Moreno and successful the belt as soon as once more. There’s loads of cool stuff. These are form of issues I actually wish to take into consideration and actually resolve as soon as I get residence and as soon as, I’m injury-free. It’s only one little factor, nevertheless it’s a significant factor. As a result of I’m going to be making a dedication to go on the market and simply do one other run, do one other run at these titles and dedicate myself like I used to be earlier than.”
Henry Cejudo continued:
“I’m after gold now. I believe if I do go all the way down to 125 kilos and keep disciplined, I don’t assume there’s anybody that may beat me. Plus, I believe there’s a enjoyable struggle with Brandon Moreno. He wished to struggle me at 135 after which he backed out like somewhat b*tch. Now, I believe if I’m going down and I beat him in Mexico, in his personal nation, I believe that may very well be a big-ass payday too.”
Do you agree with Henry Cejudo that Merab Dvalishvilli would be the new UFC bantamweight champion come September 14?
