UFC 298 was a spectacle of intense battles, none more anticipated than the clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
Slotted into the main card, is the showdown between Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili and Henry “Triple C” Cejudo. There plenty of ways to bet on Dvalishvili and Cejudo’s bantamweight bout promised an adrenaline-fueled spectacle in California on Feb 17. Let’s get right into the latest UFC 298 odds and props for Triple C vs Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili vs Cejudo Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
| Merab Dvalishvili | -186 |
| Henry Cejudo | +150 |
The number two ranked UFC bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili opens as a slight betting favorite, -186 over Henry “Triple C” Cejudo. This will be Cejudo’s second fight since his comeback in 2023, after a three year layoff. At +150, you can make $150 off a $100 wager on “Triple C” as the slight underdog.
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Merab Dvalishvili vs Henry Cejudo Prediction
With the UFC’s bantamweight championship within reach for Merab Dvalishvili, and his teammate Aljamain Sterling no longer holding the title, Dvalishvili’s path to the championship now hinges on overcoming Henry Cejudo.
Dvalishvili boasts a record of 16-4, having secured nine consecutive victories and building unstoppable momentum. Notably, he has triumphed over solid opponents such as Petr Yan, Jose Aldo, and Marlon Moraes. With his sights set on current champion Sean O’Malley, a win over Triple C only fuels his determination further.
Cejudo remains steadfast in his pursuit of reclaiming the championship title since coming out of retirement last year.
Despite his illustrious past as an Olympic gold medalist and UFC champion, his return at UFC 288 ended in disappointment with a split decision loss to Sterling.
This defeat marked Cejudo’s first since 2016, yet his impressive victories over UFC legends like Dominick Cruz, Demetrious Johnson, and TJ Dillashaw underscore his enduring prowess in the sport.
Dvalishvili favors an orthodox stance and excels in delivering significant strikes, with a striking accuracy of 41% and an average of 4.46 strikes per minute. He demonstrates exceptional grappling skills, averaging 6.55 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 36%.
Cejudo is renowned for his striking accuracy, Cejudo lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute with an impressive accuracy rate of 47%. His defensive capabilities are remarkable, boasting a striking defense of 60% and a takedown defense of 83%.
This fight showcases the remarkable resilience, tenacity, and unwavering determination of both Cejudo and Dvalishvili. With Cejudo shaking off his ring rust in 2023 and his seasoned experience, I anticipate him to devise sufficient tactics to secure a decision victory over Dvalishvili throughout the three rounds.
Pick: Cejudo by Decision.
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