Merab Dvalishvili sends a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of UFC 298

UFC star Merab Dvalishvili has issued a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of their bantamweight showdown.

On Saturday night, UFC 298 will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In one of the featured bouts of the evening, Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo will collide in what promises to be an all-action affair.

The two have been talking about squaring off for a long time. Now, we’ll finally get the chance to see it, with the winner expected to earn a UFC bantamweight championship opportunity.

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During his fight week media commitments, Merab spoke candidly about what Cejudo brings to the table.

Dvalishvili’s Cejudo view

“He knows he has to beat me, otherwise, he’s done,” Dvalishvili said. “He’s fighting to beat me and he wants the belt. Same thing when I fought Jose Aldo. He was on a three-fight win streak when he beat ‘Chito’ Vera and other contenders. If he beat me, he was supposed to fight for the title. But I beat him, and he didn’t want to go back down to the ladder and climb again. It’s the same thing again. Jose Aldo after me retired, and I think it’s the same thing for Henry.”

“It’s either everything or nothing for him,” Dvalishvili said. “That’s his mentality and that’s why he’s dangerous.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

There’s certainly a lot on the line for both men. When it comes to Cejudo, though, it definitely feels like Dvalishvili has a point as the former two-weight world champion attempts to keep himself in the spotlight.

Who do you believe is the favorite heading into this contest? Do you think Merab Dvalishvili has a point when it comes to Triple C’s future? Let us know, BJPENN Nation!