Henry Cejudo mocks Merab Dvalishvili in Russian at RAF 08 presser

At the RAF 08 press conference, Henry Cejudo attempted to trash talk Merab Dvalishvili in Russian. Cejudo called Dvalishvili "bratan" (slang for "bro"), prompting Dvalishvili to respond that he is Georgian, not Russian. The exchange was lighthearted and drew laughs from the crowd. Cejudo's attempt to needle his opponent in Russian appears to have been part of the promotional build-up for their upcoming fight. The post suggests Cejudo is viewed favorably by Russian fans for his efforts to engage with them in their language.