Bisping jokes and says he would bet on Amanda Nunes against Henry Cejudo

M. Bisping in an interview at UFC. Photo: Reproduction Facebook UFC

The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Michael Bisping joked about the statement Henry Cejudo, holder of the flyweight (up to 56,7kg.) and bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) titles, from which the Olympic champion would like to 'steal' the belt of Amanda nunes (female bantamweight champion) and Valentina Shevchenko (women's flyweight champion). Jokingly, Bisping commented in an interview with his own podcast, 'Belive You Me', that he would bet his money on 'Leoa' in an imaginary fight. It is important to note that the fight will not take place.

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“He (Cejudo) said he wants all the flyweight and bantamweight belts, the women’s belts too. And, I swear to God, I'd love to see him face Amanda nunes. I'm not in favor of a woman confronting a man, or beating a man. I would like to see Nunes face him. I think I would bet on 'The Lioness' in this fight. Sincerely. I think I would bet my money on Amanda in this fight,” commented Bisping.

After winning his second belt within the organization, beating the Brazilian Marlon moraes in the fight for the vacant bantamweight belt, Henry has publicly declared his compulsion to make history within the organization. Shortly after beating Marlon, still in the Octagon, the Olympic champion expressed his idea of ​​beating legends. Days later, the North American also talked about moving up a category again and trying for the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg) against the winner among Max Holloway e Frankie Edgar, who fight this Saturday (27), in a dispute for the division belt.

The declaration of achieving the number one position in the female categories was made in jest. Combat, in addition to being morally frowned upon, is illegal and prohibited in several countries around the world.

Ultimate has not yet signaled what the next step in Cejudo's career should be. The athlete has the options of defending the flyweight and bantamweight belts, or, if the UFC finds it financially viable, allowing the North American to fulfill his desire to fight for his third belt.

Henry, however, recently underwent shoulder surgery to correct an injury and should only be able to fight in 2020.