Henry Cejudo Pins Merab Dvalishvili in 36 Seconds at RAF 12
Henry Cejudo pinned Merab Dvalishvili in the first period at 0:36 at RAF 12 on August 22, 2026. The crossover wrestling match took place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
A fast pinfall
Cejudo ended the bout by fall just 36 seconds into the first period. RAF’s result identifies a pin rather than a points decision, technical fall or MMA submission.
The match was held under freestyle wrestling rules. Its result should therefore remain separate from the pair’s MMA records and from any discussion of a potential rematch in the cage.
A notable result on the RAF card
RAF 12 also featured Gable Steveson’s 6–0 win over Anthony Cassioppi and a technical fall for Johnni DiJulius. The event brought together athletes from wrestling and mixed martial arts for a format-specific competition.
The official RAF listing and independent results coverage confirm the time and outcome. The record establishes what happened in this match, while future MMA plans remain unconfirmed unless announced separately.
The same event included a 6–0 win for Gable Steveson over Anthony Cassioppi and a 10–0 technical fall for Johnni DiJulius. Cejudo’s result was a pin in the first period, which is different from either points outcome.
A pin ends a wrestling match once control is established, unlike an MMA submission that uses a choke or joint lock. RAF’s official record classifies Cejudo’s win as a first-period fall.
Sources
- flowrestling.org: 14340840 raf 12 results recaps scores
- mmafighting.com: raf 12 results dvalishvili vs cejudo 2
- realamericanfreestyle.com: raf12
- themat.com: jordan burroughs returns to competition with dominant win at real american freestyle 12
- youtube.com: watch
