Cejudo Says Garry Blew UFC 330 Title Shot in 17-2 Loss as Makhachev Sets 17-Fight Mark
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Updated · MMA Junkie · Aug 17
Cejudo Says Garry Blew UFC 330 Title Shot in 17-2 Loss as Makhachev Sets 17-Fight Mark
3 articles · Updated · MMA Junkie · Aug 17
Summary
Henry Cejudo said Ian Machado Garry hurt his own title chances after Saturday’s UFC 330 loss, arguing the 17-2 welterweight was “too respectful” and failed to sell the fight.
Cejudo pointed to Garry’s praise of Islam Makhachev before and after the bout, saying that approach clashes with what UFC CEO Dana White wants from contenders seeking attention and bigger paydays.
The criticism came after Garry lost a unanimous decision to Makhachev in the welterweight headliner and vowed to rebuild, with Cejudo warning that another title opportunity is far from guaranteed at age 28.
Cejudo also cited rising threats such as Jacobe Smith, saying the division will only get tougher as younger wrestlers gain experience and power.
Makhachev, by contrast, left UFC 330 with a record 17th straight UFC win, though Cejudo said that still leaves Jon Jones atop his all-time GOAT list.