UFC 288 Press Conference: UFC News: During the press conference Henry Cejudo addressed various questions asked by the reporters. He talked about why he decided to make his return after having taken a long break and what he perceives about the upcoming fight against his opponent Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
The 2008 Olympic gold winner has a lofty goal to become the first three-division champion in UFC history by first defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288 and then defending that title against Sean O’Malley. He also wants to move up to 145 pounds, which has been widely rumoured.
Despite his contemptuous attitude towards Sterling as a rival, Cejudo feels he is up against a stronger opponent than any other previous champion returning from a comparable extended absence.
Gilbert Burns Berates Paulo Costa under Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman, Belal Muhammad Outlines His Plans and More
Gilbert Burns will be fighting against Belal Muhammad in UFC 288. Gilbert Burns said that Belal Muhammad initially delayed confirming his fight with Burns, but eventually, the fight between the two great fighters will eventually take place. Gilbert says that he was offered to fight in the catchweight category, but he denied it as he has specifically been training and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to be lightweight.
UFC 288 Press Conference: Henry Cejudo Aims At Sean O’Malley After Aljamain Sterling, Gilbert Burns Berates Paulo Costa under Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman, Belal Muhammad Outlines His Plans and More
It depends on who wins among the two fighters, be it Gilbert Burns or Belal Muhammad, whoever so ever wins the bout will be fighting for the title in their next match. Gilbert Burns has fought with both Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman. When asked what are his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman’s fight, he says that it would be a great fight. He has a really tough time picking who according to him would win the match, and then he tells the reporters to forget about Paulo Costa as Kamaru and Khamzat’s match would be greater than Paulo and Khamzat’s.
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