Renowned coach Ray Longo recently disclosed that Merab Dvalishvili engaged in a bout against Aljamain Sterling prior to his victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 298. Dvalishvili, a member of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, participated in this preparatory fight behind the scenes. Longo shared this revelation during an episode of The Anik and Florian Podcast.
During the podcast, Longo shed light on the training regimen of Dvalishvili and Sterling, both of whom represent the Serra-Longo Fight Team. Longo, who serves as Dvalishvili’s coach, disclosed that Dvalishvili faced Sterling in a three-round match before his showdown with Cejudo at UFC 298.
The news of Dvalishvili’s encounter with Sterling before his fight against Cejudo gained attention on social media. Fans took to the comment section to express their reactions to the video clip. While some were skeptical of Longo’s claims, others praised Dvalishvili for his performance.
Dvalishvili ultimately emerged victorious in his clash with Cejudo at UFC 298. Throughout the fight, Dvalishvili displayed superior skills, leading to a unanimous decision in his favor. This marked Cejudo’s second consecutive loss since his return to the UFC in 2023. Cejudo had previously stated that this fight would be his last if he were to suffer defeat.
According to the Source firstsportz.com