RAF 8 Main Event Cancelled: Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo Scrapped Due to Injury
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo RAF 8 headliner scrapped hours before event
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The main event for RAF 8 in Philadelphia has been cancelled after Henry Cejudo suffered an undisclosed injury, preventing him from competing against Merab Dvalishvili. The fight between Arman Tsarukyan and Urijah Faber has been promoted to the headliner, with other matchups adjusted accordingly.
- 01Henry Cejudo withdrew from the main event due to an undisclosed injury.
- 02Merab Dvalishvili will not compete at RAF 8 as a result of the cancellation.
- 03Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber has been promoted to the main event.
- 04The light heavyweight title match between Kyle Snyder and Rizabek Aitmukhan is now the co-main event.
- 05Cejudo's last fight was a decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 in December 2023.
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The highly anticipated matchup between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili at RAF 8 has been cancelled just hours before the event due to Cejudo's undisclosed injury. This change means Dvalishvili will not compete at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. As a result, the fight between top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and former WEC champion Urijah Faber has been elevated to the main event. Additionally, the light heavyweight title match featuring Kyle Snyder and Rizabek Aitmukhan has moved to the co-main event slot. Cejudo, who recently retired from MMA after a loss at UFC 323, had previously faced Dvalishvili in February 2024, where Dvalishvili secured a decision victory. RAF 8 will begin at 8 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on FOX Nation.
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The cancellation of the main event alters the lineup for attendees and viewers, shifting the focus to the newly promoted fights.
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