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Dana in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
UFC CEO and one of the most recognizable figures in MMA history, Dana White doesn't always make decisions that are popular with the media or even other fighters. In this context, Henry Cejudo He came forward to give his opinions regarding the direction of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), which was once dominated by Triple C. According to the former fighter, it would be a mistake for the bald guy and... matchmakers to give Sean O'Malley another title shot, who Song Yadong won in the co-main event of UFC 324.
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During the latest edition of the 'Pound 4 Pound' podcast, Cejudo expressed great annoyance at the possibility of Sean O'Malley being chosen to face off against... Petr yan for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg). For the former fighter, the performance against song yadong It wasn't enough to isolate Suga as the number one contender.
You can't just sit around and think that if you wait, you'll overtake the Umar Nurmagomedov or the Cory Sandhagen And to think, 'Oh yeah, I'm next.' Man, that's not how it works. And if the UFC does that, I'll stop watching the sport. It would be ridiculous,” he stated.
Henry Cejudo He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
According to Triplo C, O'Malley's stance indicates a misguided perception of reality. Even with his popularity, the American star's fame wouldn't be enough to qualify him for a... title shot without another great performance.
“It’s almost as if Sean is a little delusional. He still thinks he’s a bit like Conor, who wants to wait. Merab really deserves it, for what he’s accomplished. ‘I’ll wait and then I’ll get the winner,’ I say, man, it doesn’t work like that,” he concluded.
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