Henry Cejudo wants to get back in the octagon… so it would appear.
The Olympic gold medalist in wrestling last fought when defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May 2020. After his second-round TKO victory speaking to Joe Rogan, Cejudo announced it would be his last time competing.
Continuing to linger in the MMA space as a personality, UFC 273 acted as an inspiration for the former two-division UFC champion who took to social media following the event to declare his imminent return to the USADA testing pool. Despite his retirement, Cejudo hasn’t been quiet when it comes to expressing his thoughts on certain fighters. Recently, Conor McGregor has found himself in “Triple C’s” crosshairs after posting a video of him hitting pads.
For a potential bout, the assumption would be to meet in the middle at 145-pounds as McGregor has fought as high as welterweight. Starting his career at featherweight, “The Notorious” hasn’t fought in the division since he won the UFC title by knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.
Regardless, UFC President Dana White isn’t quite sold on Cejudo’s return just yet.
“No,” White told TMZ in a recent interview when asked if the current beef between Cejudo and McGregor had him excited. “Cejudo’s retired. Cejudo’s retired, you know? Cejudo knows what he needs to do to get back in and get — whatever. I mean, just talking s*** on Instagram does not get you fights.”
Aside from his back-and-forth with McGregor, Cejudo has consistently expressed interest in capturing a third divisional title in pursuit of a featherweight title bout with Alexander Volkanovski. Like White, Volkanovski will believe in Cejudo fighting again once he sees it.
TOP STORIES
Story. A dream fulfilled: Spencer Fisher gets a private lesson with Rickson Gracie.
Proper. Mike Malott grateful for ‘emotional couple of days’ after UFC 273 debut.
Future. Ian Garry considers it ‘irrelevant’ who he fights next.
Trilogy. Aljamain Sterling happy to someday fight Petr Yan again.
Odds. Jon Jones opens as sizable betting favorite in potential showdown with Stipe Miocic.
Response. Michael Bisping open to boxing Jake Paul, tells him to send contract.
Perspective. Khamzat Chimaev gives behind-the-scenes look at UFC 273 brawl against Gilbert Burns.
Rivals. Georges St-Pierre on recent backstage encounter with Nick Diaz: ‘I didn’t know if he wanted to come to fight me or he wanted to talk to me.’
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A well-earned vacation.
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Don’t need teeth to fight.
The atomweight queen.
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