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Not retiring any time soon
Cejudo is not going to retire after losing to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision at UFC 298 on Feb. 17 in Anaheim. "For that reason, I cannot go out like that. So I'm here today ladies and gentlemen, taking my word back as a man, confronting you guys, you the people, you my fans, you my family, you my friends, you the haters, that I just cannot go out like this. Guys, to say the least, it is far from over with the 'Triple C'," he said in a video via his YouTube channel.
ANALYSIS
Cejudo had previously stated that he would retire if he lost to Dvalishvili, but he's not sticking to those words. This is not the first time Cejudo has decided against retirement, though. He retired inside the octagon after defeating Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020, only to return to action in 2023. The 37-year-old veteran has lost two fights in a row but is expected to step back on the octagon sooner than later.
Cejudo had previously stated that he would retire if he lost to Dvalishvili, but he's not sticking to those words. This is not the first time Cejudo has decided against retirement, though. He retired inside the octagon after defeating Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020, only to return to action in 2023. The 37-year-old veteran has lost two fights in a row but is expected to step back on the octagon sooner than later.
Latest victim of Dvalishvili
Cejudo lost to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
Cejudo was effective for about a round. After that, like virtually all who came before him, he wilted under the pressure of Dvalishvili. Henry landed the biggest strike of the fight in the opening frame. He also limited to Merab to just 13 seconds worth of control time in Round 1. Yet, at age 37, his gas tank quickly evaporated, and Dvalishvili cruised over the course of the final ten minutes. It likely would have been even worse for Henry had he not gotten away with multiple fence grabs that were seemingly ignored by inexperienced referee Jonathan Romero. Cejudo said repeatedly heading into this fight that he would retire (again) if he lost. It's far more likely than not at this point that Merab is the best bantamweight in the world, so perhaps Cejudo should reconsider his position. Either way, it seems likely we'll get some sort of clarity from "Triple C" sooner rather than later.
Cejudo was effective for about a round. After that, like virtually all who came before him, he wilted under the pressure of Dvalishvili. Henry landed the biggest strike of the fight in the opening frame. He also limited to Merab to just 13 seconds worth of control time in Round 1. Yet, at age 37, his gas tank quickly evaporated, and Dvalishvili cruised over the course of the final ten minutes. It likely would have been even worse for Henry had he not gotten away with multiple fence grabs that were seemingly ignored by inexperienced referee Jonathan Romero. Cejudo said repeatedly heading into this fight that he would retire (again) if he lost. It's far more likely than not at this point that Merab is the best bantamweight in the world, so perhaps Cejudo should reconsider his position. Either way, it seems likely we'll get some sort of clarity from "Triple C" sooner rather than later.
Scheduled against Dvalishvili
Cejudo (shoulder) will compete against fellow bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 on Feb. 17 in Anaheim, according to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Cejudo was reportedly aiming to compete against Dvalishvili, and that will be the case. Cejudo's upcoming fight is expected to be a title eliminator, considering he and Dvalishvili are the other top-three bantamweight contenders not named Aljamain Sterling, who seems on his way to featherweight. The winner of Cejudo-Dvalishvili will likely fight whoever wins the championship fight at UFC 299 between Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera.
Cejudo was reportedly aiming to compete against Dvalishvili, and that will be the case. Cejudo's upcoming fight is expected to be a title eliminator, considering he and Dvalishvili are the other top-three bantamweight contenders not named Aljamain Sterling, who seems on his way to featherweight. The winner of Cejudo-Dvalishvili will likely fight whoever wins the championship fight at UFC 299 between Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera.
No longer fighting Vera
Cejudo will no longer take on Marlon Vera at UFC 292 on Aug. 19 due to a shoulder injury, Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Cejudo revealed that a shoulder injury will keep him from fighting Marlon Vera in August. He's reportedly aiming to return for a fight with Merab Dvalishvili. The last time Cejudo stepped into the octagon, he lost a tight contest via split decision to Aljamain Sterling.
Cejudo revealed that a shoulder injury will keep him from fighting Marlon Vera in August. He's reportedly aiming to return for a fight with Merab Dvalishvili. The last time Cejudo stepped into the octagon, he lost a tight contest via split decision to Aljamain Sterling.
Next fight booked
Cejudo will face Marlon Vera in a bantamweight bout at UFC 292 on Aug. 19 in Boston, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cejudo, who was most recently defeated in his title fight against Aljamain Sterling, will look to bounce back against Marlon Vera in August. The 36-year-old American has won six of his last seven fights in the UFC.
Cejudo, who was most recently defeated in his title fight against Aljamain Sterling, will look to bounce back against Marlon Vera in August. The 36-year-old American has won six of his last seven fights in the UFC.