Henry Cejudo shades Merab Dvalishvili after Yan victory: ‘Simple cash’
Henry Cejudo is gearing as much as face Aljamain Sterling in Might, however it seems like he’s already planning for his potential first title protection if he will get by way of Sterling.
On Saturday night time Merab Dvalishvili (who additionally occurs to be greatest pals with Sterling) defeated the previous champion, Petr Yan, incomes him an unquestionable subsequent title shot.
However the former champion and Olympic medalist wasn’t impressed with Dvalishvili’s efficiency.
“These guys are the identical fighters on a regular basis. Aljamain, he simply flows along with his preventing, he’s a freestyler. This man (Dvalishvili), he’s gonna press, he’s gonna do all this to shoot. For this reason a man like Merab could be simple cash. I’d damage that dude. I’d let him in on my legs, make him carry my weight, after which take him down,” Cejudo mentioned on his YouTube channel.
Cejudo additionally gave perception into how he thinks his battle with Sterling will go.
“For my battle with Sterling, I’ve a sense he’s gonna battle the way in which he fought Pedro Munhoz. I’m anticipating that,” Cejudo mentioned. “Actual excessive tempo, actual quantity, a variety of motion, a variety of lateral stuff, however he might additionally are available and simply wing.”
Cejudo even referred to as for Dvalishvili to be the backup fighter, however Merab already mentioned he has no doubts that Sterling will present up, so there’s no should be a backup.
