Henry Cejudo is adamant that he’s spotted a hole in Song Yadong’s game, which he wholeheartedly believes he can use against him.
For the reason that announcement of the fight, the Mexican-American has exuded confidence.
Cejudo hasn’t shied away from trash-talking, firing shots at Yadong, and openly discussing how he intends to secure the victory.
But on Saturday evening, the verbals stop, and ‘Triple C’ has to get within the octagon and prove he still has what it takes to operate at the highest level of the game.
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Song Yadong is an absolute wrecking machine, with devastating power and a formidable fight IQ.
With that in mind, he’ll look to unleash his fury when he collides with Henry Cejudo within the most important event of UFC Seattle on Saturday evening.
The Chinese warrior often starts quickly, seeking to blitz out his opponents, which his rival believes could play into his hands.
Through the UFC Seattle Media Day, Cejudo explained: “I’m 11 years his elder. He’s an explosive fighter —really good at countering — he’s a man that may shut your lights out with one punch.
“I feel his biggest gift can be his worst enemy — that gas tank can go straight to empty.
“So, I really like the incontrovertible fact that they’ve given me a younger fighter. I really like the incontrovertible fact that my back is against the wall; there’s a chip on my shoulder. I really like the incontrovertible fact that I’m an underdog.
“These are the moments where I shine. I appreciate all of it.”
Henry Cejudo overcame adversity to beat Marlon Moraes to win UFC gold
Cejudo’s belief that he can overcome an early storm from Yadong, is well founded, considering what he needed to undergo to win the bantamweight world title.
After conquering the featherweight division, he stepped up a weight-class to challenge for 135-pound supremacy.
Within the first-round, Marlon Moraes gave him all he could handle, but eventually, Cejudo got here out on top.
