Henry Cejudo trashes Aljamain Sterling's Division-3 wrestling credits, says he can win whenever he wants
Former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo has criticized current UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling's wrestling credentials. Cejudo went as far as to say that he can defeat Sterling anytime he wants.
Cejudo and Sterling engaged in a heated debate during a recent appearance on the prominent MMA show DC and RC. The discussion centered around their respective career accomplishments and fighting styles, which eventually led to 'Triple C' boasting about his Olympic-level wrestling abilities. In contrast, Cejudo criticized Sterling's wrestling skills and dismissed his Division-3 credentials, leading to a contentious exchange between the two fighters.
The former flyweight champion stated:
"Have you said my resume, I can say whatever the hell I'm the real king. Remember I left with two belts and Olympic gold medal you ain't nothing now, Aljo you better get it bro, you're gonna come up here and throw those shrunk kicks. I'm gonna put to sleep like Marlon Moraes."
Check out the entire heated argument here (from 3:39 onwards):
Henry Cejudo boasts an impressive fight resume, having defeated some of the most prominent figures in the MMA scene, such as Dominick Cruz and one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, Demetrious Johnson.
Moreover, 'The Messenger' holds the distinction of being the youngest freestyle wrestler to ever win an Olympic gold medal, which speaks volumes about his exceptional skills and tenacity.
Cejudo and Sterling are billed to fight for bantamweight gold and the bout is scheduled to be the main event for UFC 288, which will take place on May 6th at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The event marks Henry Cejudo's return to the octagon after retiring from professional fighting in 2020.
Henry Cejudo was stunned to see Spencer Lee getting pinned at NCAA championships
Henry Cejudo voiced his amazement and disbelief upon discovering that Spencer Lee had been pinned during an NCAA wrestling competition.
Lee, a superb wrestler who has won three NCAA Division 1 titles, got the loss upset in the quarterfinals by Purdue's fourth-seeded wrestler, Matt Ramos. Ramos put Lee down with one second left on the clock, securing a momentous shock and a berth in the semifinals.
Former Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo called it the "biggest upset in NCAA wrestling history," emphasizing the magnitude of the unexpected outcome.
Cejudo holds Lee in great reverence as a wrestler, and his surprise at the upset speaks volumes about Lee's ability.The news of this upset has undoubtedly generated a stir in the wrestling community, sparking conversations about how unexpected the conclusion was.
Check out the former champ-champ's reaction below: