Willing to return from retirement, which has already lasted about a year, Henry Cejudo continues to analyze the possibilities for its relaunch. In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS channel on YouTube, the 'Triplo C' once again provoked the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.), Deiveson Figueiredo and also did not rule out facing the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.), José Aldo.
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With a successful track record, Cejudo makes a point of valuing his achievements in combat sports and says he could beat Deiveson in all areas. Despite highlighting that a fight against Aldo is also further away, the American sees himself winning both duels with ease.
“You must stay tuned. When the king wants to return, you will know. I'm going to challenge Deiveson and his brother (Francisco Figueredo). One round fights Deiveson, another round fights his brother. In the fifth round, the two of them can enter and I can submit them too. José Aldo too (it's a fight I'd like). He's a more boring and ugly version of Deiveson. But anyone who comes, I will murder”, she fired Henry Cejudo.
In an exercise of imagination, the former double Ultimate champion claims that he would be able to knock out Brazilians in the octagon.
“I would knock him out and even make him look good. Today, Deiveson Figueiredo is very ugly. He would receive so many punches that he would even look good. This guy, for me, is not from Brazil. He is from Paraguay. José Aldo He's a legend, but it's an easy fight for me. He struggles a lot when fighting cocks and I'm totally different. I have a lot of respect for him, but I'm even better than him. Petr yan – who beat him. I'm younger, smart and I have wrestling. That's what makes me dangerous. It’s a different pressure”, added the fighter.
CARE FOR BRAZIL
Trained by Eric Albarracin, who is responsible for preparing fighters in 'Pitbull Brothers', by Patrício and Patricky, Henry Cejudo He also showed affection to Brazilians. In Portuguese, the fighter highlighted that his fans are more empathetic towards his 'character' and always send messages of support.
“I think Brazilians are more accepting of who I am. In America, people pick on us more. In Brazil, they already welcome me better. Even though I talk about José 'Careca' Aldo and Deiveson 'Cabeça de Limão' Figueiredo, the public accepts it a little more. I joke, but when I enter the octagon, it's a different story. I fell in love with the culture of Brazil. The music, the style and charisma. I feel like my heart is more Latin than anything else. So, Brazil is something different for me. I have a Brazilian girlfriend and I started practicing my Portuguese. It's a very blessed culture and I like you a lot”, revealed 'Triplo C'.
CEJUDO’S RETURN
Retired since May last season, when he ran over Dominick Cruz and defended the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.), Henry makes no secret of the fact that he must return to the sport. The fighter, however, reveals that he is planning his life and asks for financial reward so that he can return.
“I'm a very intelligent guy and I plan my life a lot. No one in the history of combat sports has done what I did. I am the youngest Olympic champion in history and I defended two belts against three of the biggest names in history – Demetrious Johnson, TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz. I already told Dana White that I want 'green'. The two things I like most in life are 'green' and gold”, he concluded.
AMONG THE BEST IN HISTORY
After becoming the youngest Olympic gold medalist in history (21 years old) in wrestling, Henry Cejudo He also made history in Ultimate by winning the organization's flyweight (up to 56,7kg) and bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) belts. At 34, he spoke about his 'place in history' and placed himself among the best.
“Maybe I’m the sixth greatest in history. I place Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Randy Couture and I think later me. But I'm okay with that. Still, in combat sports, I'm number one. Nobody did what I did”, said the American.
Today, aged 34, Henry Cejudo boasts a record with 16 triumphs and two setbacks in mixed martial arts. In his career, the 'Triple C' has already beaten names like Demetrious Johnson, TJ Dillashaw, Marlon moraes e Dominick Cruz.
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