“I Would Have Been Exactly Like Henry Cejudo”- Mark Hunt Blasts UFC Over Money Issues

Published 05/20/2020, 11:49 PM EDT

Henry Cejudo shocked the world at UFC 249 by announcing his retirement after defeating against Dominick Cruz. Speculation emerged that it is because ‘Triple C’ was frustrated over the pay in the organization. Former UFC fighter Mark Hunt is actively campaigning to ensure fighters get paid more. He lost no time in blasting the UFC over money issues seeing a fighter walk away.

Mark Hunt criticizes UFC over the retirement of Henry Cejudo

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Hunt is working on getting the Mohammed Ali Boxing Reform Act enforced in the UFC to ensure better pay to fighters.

In a chat with LowKickMMA, ‘The Super Samoan’ said, “That’s exactly what I’m talking about and I know this stuff because I was in it. I never got the title but if I did I would’ve been exactly like Henry Cejudo and the rest of them. Speaking my mind and telling I want more. When you’re a top-end prize-fighter or world champion you don’t need to ask more. If that was a boxing champion do you think they would be asking for more? No! Like I said, they’re not sharing the entire revenue, they are only getting a small percentage and that’s totally wrong.

“These fighters should be getting paid accordingly and they’re not and you can see that by guys like a world champion, Triple C, Henry Cejudo saying ‘I need more money.’ Why is that Henry? Is there something wrong? ‘Yeah, because I’m not getting my worth. I’m not getting what I’m supposed to be getting.'”

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‘The Messenger’ insisted that he is calling time on his career as he has a girl now. However, ‘Triple C’s coach hinted at better pay, providing the 33-year-old a gateway to return.

Coach Claims Henry Cejudo Might Come out of Retirement Under One Condition

‘The Messenger’ has a history of retiring at his prime. He did so from wrestling after claiming the Olympic gold aged 21. However, based on his social media activity of wanting a legend rampage commencing with ‘The Dominator’, his retirement did stun the world. And maybe it is a sign that this was a carefully planned move for contract negotiation.

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Reubyn Coutinho is a Combat Sports editor at EssentiallySports with over 2 years of journalistic experience. Having earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Media with a specialization in Journalism from Xavier's College, Reubyn has interned with the sports desks at DNA and Times Now before joining EssentiallySports to further his passion for sports content. Reubyn has interviewed former UFC champions like 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate.

“I Would Have Been Exactly Like Henry Cejudo”- Mark Hunt Blasts UFC Over Money Issues

Mark Hunt criticizes UFC over the retirement of Henry Cejudo

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