Top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili challenges future UFC hall-of-famer Henry Cejudo on the main card at UFC 298 on February 17 in Anaheim.
We've got the Cejudo vs Dvalishvili odds, where Merab is a -205 favorite and Cejudo is the +158 underdog.
Henry Cejudo vs Merab Dvalishvili Betting Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Henry Cejudo | +158 |
| Merab Dvalishvili | -205 |
Odds as of Feb. 13
Our odds calculator suggests Merab's -205 status awards him a 67.21% implied chance of victory, with a $100 bet paying out $148.78. At +158, Cejudo gets a 38.76% chance, and a $100 bet cashes $258.
How To Watch UFC 298
- Date/Time: February 17, 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Arena: Honda Center
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, PPV
Cejudo vs Dvalishvili Betting Preview: What To Expect
Beyond the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, one could argue Merab vs Henry is the next most consequential fight on the card. A win confirms Dvalishvili as the next title contender, while a win from Cejudo might just steer him away from retirement, though it'll be no easy task.
How to Bet Cejudo vs Dvalishvili At UFC 298
This is an intriguing stylistic clash. Merab is famous for racking up insane takedown numbers, though he's not necessarily elite at maintaining top position. Cejudo, an Olympic gold-medallist wrestler, owns an 83% takedown defense, meaning he will stuff most of the Georgian's shots.
Now what? That's the real question. Merab is a cardio machine, so he'll keep shooting, and I have my doubts about Cejudo's will to keep going at 37 years old. These lighter divisions move quickly, and "Triple C" might be left in the dust.
Even if Merab can't get Henry down for significant time, he'll press him on the cage and unload. There aren't a lot of routes for a Cejudo victory on Saturday.
Cejudo vs Dvalishvili Betting Pick
Sometimes, the most obvious bet is the best one. Merab by decision is chalked at -125, but I don't see another outcome.
