Song Yadong is hellbent on putting the final nail in the coffin and bringing an end to Henry Cejudo’s career in the cage.
The Olympic gold medalist has cemented himself as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time. While many don’t like his ‘King of Cringe’ gimmick, it’s hard to deny the ability of an Olympian and former two-division UFC champion.
Despite his accolades, Song Yadong is looking to score the biggest win of his career when he collides with Henry Cejudo on February 22.
During a recent interview, Yadong revealed how honored he is to fight somebody of Cejudo’s calibre.
“He’s a very good fighter,” Yadong said. “Two-division UFC champion, Olympic champion, a lot of achievements.”
“[I’m] so honored to fight him… He’s still in the top fighter level so I [cannot] underestimate him.”
Song Yadong later insisted that he will be Henry Cejudo’s final fight inside the octagon.
“Yeah, I think if he [loses] this one, this is his last fight,” Yadong said. “I win the fight. I believe this is his last one, his last fight.”
“This will be his last fight in Seattle. [His] time is over, it’s time to retire.”
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Confident in his ability, Yadong believes he is able to secure the victory in any facet of the fight.
“I don’t want to say I will knock him out but I will win the fight [in] any way.”
“Maybe I will take him down, maybe I will submit him, I will knock him out or [win by] decision. Any situation but I am so confident that I will win the fight.”
Since returning to the sport after his three year hiatus, Henry Cejudo hasn’t picked up a single win—losing twice during that time.
With retirement on the horizon, ‘Triple C’ is hoping to make one final stride toward UFC gold before hanging up his gloves on what has been an admirable combat sports career.
Listen to Song Yadong’s comments on his upcoming fight below.
