Conor McGregor is back to fight training, if his social media activity of late is to be believed. Retired two-division champ, Henry Cejudo, has made something of a sport of critiquing McGregor’s training videos lately, to which “The Notorious” has taken serious exception.
Cejudo recently commented: “Everything is done naked. No fakes, no faints, no level changes. But you think your going to get a different result. You work to much on combinations where you should be working entries, set ups, and setting traps. Just a tip from the goat.”
McGregor Blasts “Bum Novice” Cejudo
Conor McGregor, who at his peak was one of the most feared strikers on the UFC roster, was quick to dismiss “Triple C” and his “novice” take. “The opening punches are the traps/feints/fakes.
You ever hear or see that before? Your little feints won’t draw me out, kid. But pump a few real shots you might get a response. You are a little fat novice with about 2 ko’s [sic]. At bantam. I’ve 20. Across 3 divisions. Quiet, you bum!”
Henry Cejudo retired from the UFC in 2020, claiming he was seeking a better pay grade elsewhere. He has since turned to coaching, but not without consistently goading potential opponents via social media.
Conor McGregor has been inactive since he broke his leg fighting Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor is still in recovery from the leg break, although his return to training suggests that his recovery is going well and a return to the Octagon is imminent.
A fight with Conor McGregor would certainly suit Cejudo’s goal of a higher pay grade. McGregor remains the biggest name in the sport, holding several pay-per-view records. Anyone who fights McGregor makes serious cash in doing so, making him something of a “money fight” target for those who believe the Irish superstar’s fighting prowess has waned in recent years. Certainly, Conor’s post-2016 record of one win in four fights suggests that his attention lays elsewhere.
Both Cejduo and McGregor claimed two UFC championships each. Cejudo was champ at both flyweight and bantamweight, while Conor earned his at featherweight and bantamweight.
Considering that McGregor has seriously bulked up to around 180 pounds, he won’t be cutting down to featherweight – his only fight weight even close to Cejudo’s diminutive 135 – any time soon. A clash of the double champs is exceedingly unlikely, and considering the huge size disparity between them, not a great prospect for Henry Cejudo.
But perhaps the payday would be worth it. Would you want to see McGregor vs Cejudo? Let us know in the comments.
