UFC 306 is set to feature a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili on September 14. According to Henry Cejudo, the former divisional kingpin, this could be O’Malley’s second and final title defense in his current reign.
Cejudo believes that Dvalishvili will come out on top in the fight against O’Malley. He predicts that Dvalishvili will have a dominant performance and potentially win by a wide margin, even if he might lose the early rounds. Cejudo also mentioned the looming threat of Umar Nurmagomedov in the division, hinting at even tougher competition for the bantamweight title.
As for Cejudo’s own fighting future, he is contemplating a return to the flyweight division. The former two-division UFC champion is motivated to regain a belt but acknowledges the challenges he faces in the bantamweight division. He questions whether he is fighting just for the sake of it or if he is truly chasing after something meaningful in his career.
Henry Cejudo’s prediction for the upcoming UFC 306 bantamweight title fight suggests that Merab Dvalishvili may be the one to dethrone Sean O’Malley. Cejudo’s insights into the fight and his own future plans add an intriguing layer to the upcoming event, making it a must-watch for MMA fans. The potential return of Cejudo to the flyweight division also raises questions about the dynamic shifts in the UFC’s lower weight classes.