Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Henry Cejudo Shuts Out Urijah Faber at RAF 06 to Set Merab Dvalishvili Rematch for April 18

The Olympic gold medalist’s wrestling return positions him to headline RAF 08 in Philadelphia under a reported multi-bout agreement.

Overview

  • Cejudo defeated Faber by 11-0 technical fall in the RAF 06 main event at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
  • He controlled the bout with repeated takedowns, including sharp ankle picks, while Faber offered limited offense.
  • Right after the win, Cejudo called out Merab Dvalishvili in the arena, and Dvalishvili accepted during an on-stage faceoff.
  • Real American Freestyle later confirmed Cejudo vs. Dvalishvili for RAF 08 on April 18 at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
  • Cejudo is reported to have a multi-fight deal with RAF as the promotion advances crossover attractions that stream on FOX Nation.