WATCH: “F**k your Olympic medal” – Merab Dvalishvili carries Henry Cejudo to Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and body slams at UFC 298

Merab Dvalishvili picks up and body slams former double champion Henry Cejudo on the canvas in front of Mark Zuckerberg at UFC 298.

WATCH: “F**k your Olympic medal” – Merab Dvalishvili carries Henry Cejudo to Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and body slams at UFC 298

Merab Dvalishvili bodyslams Henry Cejudo on the canvas in front of Mark Zuckerberg at UFC 298 (via UFC on TNT/ MMA Fighting)

The fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo was one for the history books. Both the fighters gave their all in this UFC 298 fight. However, Dvalishvili got the better of Cejudo. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Dvalishvili performed some antics in the cage when he hoisted Cejudo onto his shoulders. He marched toward billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, sitting cage-side as Zuckerberg’s eyes widened in shock. Dvalishvili then slammed Cejudo’s body onto the canvas in front of the Meta CEO.

Dvalishvili dominated the fight against former double champion Cejudo. He lifted Cejudo up effortlessly. Cejudo ragdolled helplessly in the Georgian’s grasp. Dvalishvili paraded around the Octagon, showing off his superior strength. He then shockingly made his way toward Zuckerberg.

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Zuckerberg attended the fights cage side with UFC executives. The tech tycoon appeared thrilled initially when Dvalishvili approached. The crowd erupted in chaos at this stunning feat. Dvalishvili revealed in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that Zuckerberg has been supporting him for some time now. 

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The rising bantamweight star has certainly made a name for himself. This win over Cejudo has put him in the talks for title contention. This fight was also very important for Cejudo as he had discussed his plans for retirement if he lost. Merab also called out for the title fight winner between Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera. 

Fight fans react to Merab Dvalishvili slamming Henry Cejudo in front of Mark Zuckerberg

MMA fans are buzzing after Merab Dvalishvili’s outrageous stunt at UFC 298. The Georgian fighter shockingly body-slammed Henry Cejudo in front of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. The unbelievable incident lit social media on fire. Many fans celebrated Dvalishvili’s flamboyant showmanship in Anaheim.

Fight fans react to Merab Davlishvili body slamming Henry Cejudo
Fight fans react to Merab Davlishvili body-slamming Henry Cejudo (via X)

Hardcore MMA fans were delighted by the original stunt. Some fans called for Dvalishvili to get an immediate title shot. Others pointed out the respect that martial arts created between different people. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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This stunt cemented Dvalishvili as a force in the UFC bantamweight division. He is possibly slated to be the next contender for the title shot. The surreal scene left the combat world eagerly awaiting his next move.

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