Real American Freestyle is taking its next major step outside the United States.
The promotion has officially announced its first international event, RAF Georgia, scheduled for July 11 at Tbilisi Arena. The card will be led by Georgian wrestling and MMA star Merab Dvalishvili, who is set to square off against former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo.
The matchup brings together two of the most recognizable names in combat sports and gives local fans a chance to see one of Georgia’s biggest athletic icons compete on home soil.
Home Turf vs. Triple C: Merab Dvalishvili Meets Henry Cejudo in Historic Tbilisi Showdown at RAF Georgia
MMA bookmakers favor Merab Dvalishvili heading into RAF Georgia, listing the hometown hero as roughly a -210 favorite (1.48) compared to Cejudo at +175 (2.75).
The line gives Dvalishvili an implied win probability of 67.7%, reflecting his relentless pace, historic takedown volume, and probably also the massive emotional edge of fighting in front of his home crowd in Tbilisi.
However, Cejudo remains one of the most dangerous underdogs on any card. The former double-champion is an Olympic Gold Medalist. He will bring a technical wrestling base and championship experience, which is tailor built to stifle high-volume grapplers.