Dvalishvili: "In the fight with Cejudo, Sterling will dominate even in the standing position"

Dmitriy Kel March 27, 2023, 4:56 a.m.

Top Georgian fighter of UFC bantamweight division Merab Dvalishvilidal commented on the fight between the division champion Aljamain Sterling And Henry Cejudowhich will take place on May 6 at UFC 288.

Merab said that his friend and partner in the hall is in great shape, and therefore he expects to see a dominant performance from him.

“Yesterday we worked six rounds with him. Aljamain looks great. Both striking and grappling at the highest level. I see that Sterling will dominate everywhere, even on the stand.

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Huge respect to Henry Cejudo. Although Aljo doesn't particularly like him, I respect him as a fighter. He's an Olympian, a double UFC champion, but now it's Sterling's time. Aljo is the king of the bantamweight division,” the Georgian said in an interview with ESPN.

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