Henry Cejudo

‘That Was A Fluke Too’ – Former UFC Champ Questions O’Malley’s Win Over Sterling After UFC 306

Merab Dvalishvili proved in the main event of UFC 306 that he had the counter to Sean O’Malley’s style. The new bantamweight champion was able to close the distance on “Suga” and implement his grappling and despite several close scorecards, the challenger was seemingly in control of the fight for the vast majority of the […]

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Merab Dvalishvili proved in the main event of UFC 306 that he had the counter to Sean O’Malley’s style.

The new bantamweight champion was able to close the distance on “Suga” and implement his grappling and despite several close scorecards, the challenger was seemingly in control of the fight for the vast majority of the duration.

O’Malley did have some success with his striking, especially in the final moments of the fight but he wasn’t able to catch Dvalishvili in the same way that he was able to his teammate, Aljamain Sterling.

The “Funkmaster” has openly admitted that he made some crucial mistakes in that fight back at UFC 292 that as we saw this past weekend, could have been very different if Sterling had more effectively closed the gap on his opponent.

Henry Cejudo Reviews Sean O’Malley’s Performance At UFC 306

On a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast, former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo weighed in with his thoughts on the fight.

“Triple C” took this opportunity to gloat about how he correctly predicted how the main event would play out based on what he has seen from both men.

Having faced both Sterling and Dvalishvili in the past, Cejudo felt that the challenger would be too much for O’Malley over five rounds.

He also believes that O’Malley’s title back at UFC 292 was a “fluke” after he was able to stop Sterling without really having his grappling game put to the test.

Cejudo made reference to how he was able to put up a better fight against Dvalishvili at UFC 298, where he lost via unanimous decision.

“What can I say? I predicted these things. Sean is not accustomed to going five rounds and he is no accustomed to people on his legs and I just felt like, I still go back and say hey, that fight with Aljamain Sterling, that was a fluke too. Aljamain was still in that fight and people thought I was just hating. It’s like no, I’ve been in there with Merab, I did a whole lot better than Sean did when I fought Merab. I mean I took down Merab, like Merab is lucky that I had that groin injury.”

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Donald Trump Mangles Henry Cejudo’s Name, Struggles to Introduce UFC and Olympic Athlete

Donald Trump Struggles to Say henry Cejudo Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants,…

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants, has earned acclaim as a two-division UFC Champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist. During a rally, Trump tried and failed to say Cejudo’s name as he appeared to forget.

Donald Trump Struggles with Henry Cejudo’s Name at Rally

Son of immigrants, Henry Cejudo began his athletic career in wrestling, where he excelled in high school and went on to win numerous national and international titles, culminating in a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in freestyle wrestling. He set a record for the youngest American wrestler to earn a gold medal in history.

Cejudo would then switch to MMA and pick up two world titles in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He then retired, then later came back. During his comeback, he has struggled to find success.

Henry Cejudo is the son of immigrants. His mother, Nelly Rico, was an illegal immigrant from Mexico, while his father, Jorge Cejudo, also had Mexican roots but struggled with addiction and abusive behavior. After his father’s deportation when Cejudo was six, his mother moved the family to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked multiple jobs to support her seven children.

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Donald Trump is a coastal billionaire, born of a rich family, known for his luxury hotels, and has led multiple businesses into bankruptcy. Trump has tried success with various ventures such as Trump Airlines, Trump Vodka, Trump University, Trump’s Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Castle, Trump Entertainment Resorts, GoTrump.com, Trump Steaks, Affliction, and Trump Mortgage. All of which defaulted on loans or filed for bankruptcy. In 2020, Donald Trump lost the presidential election for his campaign, as his opponent got over 81 million votes. He is now trying to rebid in 2024.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, the 78-year-old Donald Trump tried his best to introduce Henry Cejudo at a rally after insulting his height. But, instead, he seemed to forget his last name by saying “Henry…” and drifted off. Then he introduced him as “Henry Cenuho,” multiple times.

Henry Cejudo then went on stage and did not correct the pronunciation of his name and said he would bend the knee for Trump.

Donald Trump Mangles Henry Cejudo’s Name, Struggles to Introduce UFC and Olympic Athlete

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants,…

Donald Trump Struggles with Henry Cejudo’s Name at Rally

Henry Cejudo

Cejudo would then switch to MMA and pick up two world titles in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He then retired, then later came back. During his comeback, he has struggled to find success.

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Henry Cejudo then went on stage and did not correct the pronunciation of his name and said he would bend the knee for Trump.

Watch: Sean O’Malley Shows up to Interview, Insults Host, Signs off

Days away from his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, Sean O’Malley took some time out of his busy…

Days away from his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, Sean O’Malley took some time out of his busy schedule to troll Henry Cejudo.

Little more than a year removed from his shocking second-round knockout of Aljamain Sterling, ‘Sugar’ will put his bantamweight belt on the line for the second time when he meets the division’s top-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 306 headliner.

With fight night rapidly approaching, O’Malley has been busy with media obligations and promotional appearances. Still, that didn’t stop ‘Sugar’ from taking a little time out of his way to speak with former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo on their Pound 4 Pound podcast.

However, O’Malley had no intention of sticking around for very long.

“Boys, you know I’m a very busy man so I’ll keep this short. I came here for two reasons. 1) to praise you, Kamaru. You’re an absolute legend and 2) Henry, how’d you let Aljo take you down so easy?” O’Malley asks with an accompanying maniacal laugh before abruptly exiting the interview.

Clearly, O’Malley was only interested in trolling Cejudo who lost to both Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili in his last two outings.

‘Triple C’ has some work to do before he can share the octagon with Sean O’Malley

After O’Malley bailed, Cejudo pleaded his case for a shot at the champion following UFC 306, but all signs point toward Umar Nurmagomedov being next in line following his decision victory over Cory Sandhagen last month.

Once upon a time, it appeared as though O’Malley and Cejudo were on a collision course, but back-to-back losses inside the Octagon have taken ‘Triple C’ out of the bantamweight title picture for the time being. Following his loss to Dvalishvili in February, Cejudo confirmed his intent to continue fighting, though he has not yet booked a return.

Despite not winning a fight since 2020, Cejudo is still the No. 6 ranked contender in the bantamweight division and likely remains one solid win away from a shot reclaiming the division’s top prize.

‘Am I A Snitch?’ – Henry Cejudo Drops Inside Information On Sean O’Malley’s Camp For Merab Dvalishvili Fight

At this point, it’s common knowledge in MMA circles that Henry Cejudo and Sean O’Malley aren’t good friends. Both fighters have discredited each other’s fighting styles and skills frequently; from the looks of it, things haven’t improved yet. In the latest Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry podcast episode, O’Malley trolled the hosts by […]

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Henry Cejudo Predicts Merab Dvalishvili Will Stop Sean O’Malley, Plans Return to 125lbs

Former UFC double champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo has some strong beliefs about what will happen when…

Former UFC double champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo has some strong beliefs about what will happen when bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and his challenger Merab Dvalishvili throw down in the cage at UFC 306.

The former featherweight and bantamweight champion stepped away from his titles after a victory over bantamweight legend Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. At that point in time, Henry Cejudo had all the money that he desired but no time to play with it. When he retired, he mentioned his desire to relax, start a family, and give up the brutal fight game.

However, it was easier said than done, and Cejudo could never fully bring himself to walk away from it. He stayed vocal about MMA’s current events and even fighters’ performances. He wanted back into the mix, and three years later, he would have his chance against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 for the bantamweight title.

Henry Cejudo Plans return to featherweight, doubts Sean O’Malley’s chances against Merab Dvalishvili

Cejudo would not return to MMA after his retirement and score a victory over an active and in-his-prime champion. In fact, Sterling defeated him. Cejudo would go on and lose another battle at UFC 298, this time to Sterling’s close friend and training partner, Merab Dvalishvili.

Now, Dvalishvili is finally getting a long-awaited title shot against Sean O’Malley, and Cejudo is confident that he can walk away as the victor.

“This is my prediction,” Henry Cejudo said during an interview with MMA Junkie reps (H/T BJ Penn.com). “Merab Dvalishvili is going to stop Sean O’Malley at the Sphere. He’s going to beat him. He’s going to either 50-45 him, maybe not 50-45 because he may lose the first two rounds or the first one at least. He’s going to beat him, but once Umar (Nurmagomedov) comes in, he’s just going to have his way with Merab. He really is. Umar is really good, really technical.”

Now hanging in a sort of MMA limbo, Henry Cejudo is an undesirable money fight for many guys. Defeating him doesn’t do much for your resume. Sure, he used to be the double champ, and he’s ‘Triple C’ and all, but that was a long time ago now. Currently, he’s just an aging fighter who fights across two divisions that are notoriously favorable to the younger opponent. A loss to him would be much more traumatic to a fighter’s career than the benefits of defeating him would be, as far as risk and reward is concerned.

“There could be a potential return at flyweight,” Henry Cejudo continued. “These are a lot of things I’m contemplating, potentially going back down. With the bantamweight division getting hot and with the newcomers coming in, there’s been a lot of thought of me going back down and getting a fight with Moreno and winning the belt once again. There’s a lot of cool stuff. These are kind of things I really want to think about and really decide once I get home and once, I’m injury-free. It’s just one little thing, but it’s a major thing. Because I’m going to be making a commitment to go out there and just do another run, do another run at these titles and dedicate myself like I was before.”

“I’m after gold now,” Henry Cejudo affirmed. “I think if I do go down to 125 pounds and stay disciplined, I don’t think there’s anyone that can beat me. Plus, I think there’s a fun fight with Brandon Moreno. He wanted to fight me at 135 and then he backed out like a little b*tch. Now, I think if I go down and I beat him in Mexico, in his own country, I think that could be a big-ass payday too.”

Do you also think that Henry Cejudo goes down to 125lbs just to get smashed by Brandon Moreno or Alexandre Pantoja?