Sterling’s playful response to Cejudo: “I’ll come over, put my feet up on your couch and order a glass of milk”
After Henry Cejudo’s unexpected retirement announcement in May, many were left wondering about the future of the bantamweight division. Aljamain Sterling was one of the fighters who immediately called out Cejudo, and the two engaged in a back-and-forth on social media.
The Twitter exchange
Sterling started the exchange by tweeting, “Hey Triple C @HenryCejudo, you can bend the knee to whoever you want. I want you to bend the knee to me, champ!”
Cejudo replied with a photo of himself sitting on a throne and holding his two UFC belts, writing, “The cringe is real in this one. Bend the knee? I am King Cejudo. From Olympic Gold to double UFC champ and you want me to bend the knee? Sit down peasant.”
Sterling fired back with a witty comeback, writing, “Oh so you only speak Spanish when it’s convenient for you? I see how it is. I’ll come over, put my feet up on your couch, and order a glass of milk. How will that make you feel, Champ?”
A playful response
Sterling’s response to Cejudo’s tweet was not hostile but rather playful. He used a comical scenario of putting his feet up on Cejudo’s couch and ordering a glass of milk to demonstrate his confidence in the fight. This response caught many fans off guard and sparked a lot of conversation on social media.
Social media reactions
Fans and fellow fighters alike have been reacting to this Twitter exchange. Many were impressed by Sterling’s wit and humor, while others criticized Cejudo for not taking his retirement seriously. Regardless of the reactions, the exchange has generated a lot of excitement for the potential matchup between Cejudo and Sterling.
The potential fight
If the fight between Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling were to happen, it would be an explosive matchup between two of the top fighters in the bantamweight division. Cejudo, the former Olympic gold medalist, and double UFC champion, would be facing a fighter who is currently on a three-fight win streak and has a record of 18 wins and 3 losses.
Summary
In conclusion, Aljamain Sterling’s response to Henry Cejudo’s retirement announcement was unexpected and generated a lot of excitement among MMA fans. His playful response to Cejudo’s tweet showcased his confidence and comical nature. If the fight were to happen between these two top-ranked bantamweights, it would be an explosive matchup. #SPORT
