"No, I don't see a scenario where Petr can defeat Merab. Especially considering that Merab is on another level right now. I think Petr's only chance is a knockout. Maybe he can attack Merab's body and try to wear him out, but the best chance to win is to go on the offensive from the very start. Petr doesn't know how to counter Merab in wrestling, and if he doesn't make him work harder, there's no chance. There are no threats with submissions—Merab never uses them. Merab has become better, and his activity last year proves it: four fights in one calendar year, and the UFC appreciates such active champions," said Cejudo on the Pound 4 Pound podcast.
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