Cejudo ignores Usman's underdog status and sends a message to Chimaev on the eve of UFC 294

Khamzat Shimaev presents itself in UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @khamzat_chimaev

Experienced in the world of martial arts, Henry Cejudo decided to warn Khamzat Shimaev and the fans who are convinced of the victory of 'Lobo'. aware that Kamaru Usman is seen as a big underdog for the fight because he took the fight at the last minute, the North American highlighted the risk that the 'Nigerian Nightmare' could present and recalled the athlete's history of success.

“The weaknesses of Khamzat Shimaev. He has to adapt to a new opponent and style. Paulo Costa and Kamaru Usman They fight completely differently. Kamaru Usman is bringing not only the hands, but also the wrestling. Kamaru Usman It's a lot smarter than people think. This guy has six, seven title defenses, he beat Colby (Covington) twice, he beat most people twice. He was literally beating the division”, warned Cejudo in a video published on his channel YouTube.

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Climbed 11 days before the fight, Kamaru Usman accepted the challenge and prepared to debut in the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg.) against Khamzat Shimaev. Substitute for Paulo borrachinha, the Nigerian has accumulated two defeats in a row and expresses confidence that he will return to the path of victory.

K. Usman faces K. Chimaev in UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SL

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Promised that the winner of the confrontation will become the next opponent of Sean Strickland for the division belt, Usman and Chimaev will face each other this Saturday, October 21st, in the penultimate fight of the UFC 294.

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