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Henry Cejudo advocates for AI judging in UFC to improve fairness amid controversial decisions at UFC 321, but Kamaru Usman argues that AI cannot fully assess fight dynamics like human judges.
Henry Cejudo criticizes UFC 321 as the worst card in UFC history, citing poor decisions, judging, and a disastrous main event involving an eye poke that caused serious injury, highlighting the ongoing issue of eye injuries in MMA.
Henry Cejudo predicts Cory Sandhagen will defeat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320, praising Sandhagen's striking and technique, and suggests Dvalishvili's fight should headline the event instead of the current main event. Cejudo also highlights Dvalishvili's status as a top bantamweight and the importance of composure for Sandhagen to succeed.
Henry Cejudo believes Merab Dvalishvili could be the bantamweight GOAT if he defeats his next challenger, Cory Sandhagen, and potentially become the top pound-for-pound fighter, but he also warns that Dvalishvili might lose his title in his next defense.
Henry Cejudo is urging Dana White to remove Max Holloway from his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, warning that Gaethje's style could permanently damage Holloway. Cejudo suggests Holloway face Ilia Topuria in Madrid instead, expressing concern for the competitive purity of the sport.
Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has decided not to retire from MMA following his loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298, expressing regret over his initial retirement decision and acknowledging that he should have stayed retired after achieving everything in the sport. Cejudo, who initially retired in 2020, has now reversed course and expressed determination to continue fighting, citing the need to rectify his recent performance and refusing to go out on a low note.
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley comments on Merab Dvalishvili's win over Henry Cejudo, calling it a "decent little fight from a couple little dudes." O'Malley, focused on his upcoming fight with Chito Vera at UFC 299, acknowledges Dvalishvili's performance but emphasizes the need to first get through his current opponent. Despite Dvalishvili being confirmed as the No. 1 contender, O'Malley remains concentrated on his upcoming headliner in Miami and draws parallels to Israel Adesanya's rematch victory in the same location.
UFC CEO Dana White explained that Henry Cejudo didn't get mic time after his loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 because it was "Merab's night." White praised Dvalishvili's win and indicated that Cejudo had already retired, so the focus was on the victorious fighter. Cejudo may announce his retirement through other channels, and if this is indeed the end of his career, he finishes with a 16-4 record and two UFC championship belts in two different divisions.
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Henry Cejudo in a hard-fought battle at UFC 298, securing a unanimous decision win and potentially earning a shot at the Bantamweight title. Dvalishvili dominated the final two rounds after weathering early pressure from Cejudo, who fought valiantly but ultimately fell short. The fight ended with Dvalishvili celebrating and talking to Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg through the cage, while Cejudo's disfigured forearm hinted at a possible retirement.
UFC 298's Henry Cejudo and coach Eric Albarracin were at the center of attention after a video showed Cejudo relieving Albarracin of his coaching duties, with Cejudo later claiming it was a prank while Albarracin insists it was real. Cejudo is set to return at UFC 298 against Merab Dvalishvili, and a win could earn him a title shot. Albarracin, busy with other fighters, and Cejudo have since reconciled, with Cejudo understanding Albarracin's position and the need for a break.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo advises Alex Volkanovski to skip his upcoming title fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC 297 and take time to heal from his recent knockout loss. Cejudo believes that Volkanovski's candidness about his struggles and anxieties has exposed him to potential opponents who may try to exploit his vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Cejudo suggests that Topuria should capitalize on Volkanovski's concussion and challenge him on January 20th for a better chance of winning. A decision on the fight is expected in the coming weeks.
Aljamain Sterling criticizes Henry Cejudo for withdrawing from UFC 292 and calls him a "dirty little weasel." Sterling finds Cejudo's criticism towards him hypocritical, given that Cejudo recently pulled out from a fight against Marlon Vera on the same card. Sterling believes Cejudo made himself look bad in the MMA community for his comments and contrasting actions.
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling criticized former champion Henry Cejudo for withdrawing from his fight against Marlon Vera due to a shoulder injury. Sterling called Cejudo a "dirty little weasel" for previously disparaging him and then bailing on the fight. Sterling emphasized the challenges of preparing for a 25-minute championship fight and accused Cejudo of pretending to be something he's not. Sterling also expressed sympathy for Vera, who was looking forward to the fight. Cejudo retired from MMA in 2020 but returned to challenge Sterling last month, only to lose after five rounds. No word on when Cejudo will return, while Sterling is preparing for his fourth title defense against Sean O'Malley.
Aljamain Sterling criticizes Henry Cejudo for withdrawing from his fight against Marlon Vera at UFC 292 due to a shoulder injury, calling him a "dirty little weasel" and accusing him of trying to disparage Sterling's name while he was retired. Sterling defends his own commitment to fighting despite injuries and asserts that Cejudo is not the "savage" he claimed to be. Sterling is set to defend his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley at UFC 292.
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC 292 bout against Marlon Vera due to a 50 percent tear in his right shoulder. Cejudo will undergo six to eight weeks of rehab and aims to continue his quest for the bantamweight title, eyeing potential matchups against Merab Dvalishvili or current flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. It is unclear if Vera will remain on the card to face a different opponent. The current UFC 292 lineup includes two title fights: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley for the bantamweight title and Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos for the strawweight title.