Henry Cejudo has announced his potential retirement should he lose to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 in Anaheim this weekend, emphasizing the high stakes of the match with an 'all or nothing' approach. This sentiment has been echoed across multiple sources, highlighting the importance of the fight for Cejudo's career. Dvalishvili, on the other hand, is focused on the fight itself, stating that he is not concerned about trying to outwrestle Cejudo, viewing the match as an MMA fight rather than a wrestling match. The fight has garnered significant attention, with discussions around the strategies each fighter might employ and the implications of the outcome. Additionally, Dvalishvili has expressed a desire to make Mexico proud, adopting a persona as 'Mexican Merab' and adding an interesting cultural narrative to the fight.
Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo have an animated staredown before their #UFC298 clash https://t.co/2UP3JqgDXI
Babyface Merab: I'm gonna make Mexico proud. #UFC298 https://t.co/PhU7VICRpm
WE GOT MEXICO MERAB HERE IN ANAHEIM #UFC298 https://t.co/4mAEFVCcDK
Merab Dvalishvili says heβs going to make Mexico proud unlike Henry Cejudo π²π½ #UFC298 https://t.co/Y4ommjZas1
MERAB IS REPRESENTING MEXICO AT #UFC298 ππ²π½ https://t.co/58Z2flJCIl
Mexican Merab a new mythical fighter https://t.co/4Jhd4S8RMo
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#UFC298: A loss to Merab may spell the end of Henry Cejudo's career via @DoubleGonTV & @JamieTheoMMA #MMA https://t.co/90N55GWced
1-on-1 with Merab Dvalishvili on having hoped for a five round fight, trying to outwrestle Cejudo and more. For more #UFC298 coverage from Anaheim, visit https://t.co/SIVYBRx35l https://t.co/0z43pdGfel
Merab Dvalishvili sees UFC 298 as do or die for Henry Cejudo: 'He has to beat me, otherwise, he's done' https://t.co/iUGmGeautb https://t.co/sVLWM4p6sa
It's all or nothing for Henry Cejudo at #UFC298. https://t.co/40td8C4poO
Merab Dvalishvili isn't worried about trying to take CCC down because it's an MMA fight, and not a wrestling match. #UFC298 π₯: @DoubleGonTV #UFC #MMA #MerabDvalishvili https://t.co/fd4BsyCqNR
henry cejudo said he will 100% retire if he loses to merab this weekend https://t.co/gMmaEZKiMt
Henry Cejudo may retire with loss at UFC 298: 'All or nothing' https://t.co/lLkvdBEFeF
Henry Cejudo confirmed today that he will retire with a loss at #UFC298 to Merab Dvalishvil. https://t.co/UKcP2rnNKU