Henry Cejudo had high hopes for his grand comeback in the Octagon after a three-year hiatus. He went on to challenge the reigning bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288. However, things didn’t go well for ‘Triple C’ as Sterling successfully defended his belt by putting him down and winning the bout with a split decision. This loss further ended Cejudo‘s six-fight winning streak and served as a major disappointment in his return. To add insult to injury, the promotion’s biggest star Conor McGregor took the opportunity to take a sharp jibe at the former featherweight and bantamweight champion, criticizing his performance against the ‘Funk Master’.
But Cejudo, even in his disappointed state, did not let it pass and countered with a snide take on ‘The Notorious’ with a USADA remark. However, it seems that McGregor has changed his tune towards the former Olympic gold medalist, and has uncharacteristically put out kinder words for him.
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Conor McGregor has pleasant words for Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo took to Twitter to share his reaction to Conor McGregor‘s tweet on his recent fight, and surprisingly, ‘Triple C’ went on to thank the Irishman for his kind words.
Thanks @TheNotoriousMMA 🙏https://t.co/xykIsJGd2a pic.twitter.com/yIlzlxMcqd
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 8, 2023
“Thanks@TheNotoriousMMA”, wrote the 36-year-old.
McGregor, in an out-of-character manner, responded to Cejudo‘s tweet with humility and respect toward the former UFC champion.
Haha my pleasure! Good fight! Dust it off and come back. God bless 🙏
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2023
‘The Notorious’ wrote, “Haha my pleasure! Good fight! Dust it off and come back. God bless”. On the other hand, ‘The Notorious’ himself has a comeback in line that is facing quite a jeopardy owing to his ongoing issues with USADA.
The unpromised comeback of ‘The Notorious’
Conor McGregor is touted to face Michael Chandler sometime later this year in a pay-per-view bout. However, the Irishman’s recent shenanigans have sent left the fans concerned about the possibility of seeing him fight Chandler this year.
Additionally, the two will be seen coaching the pack of UFC hopefuls in the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, scheduled to air on May 30th on ESPN.
What are your expectations from Conor McGregor’s comeback this year? Do you think he will be able to make a statement with a grand return in the octagon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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