During the UFC 298 event, Henry Cejudo hinted at retirement if he did not win his match against Merab Dvalishvili. Following his unanimous decision loss, UFC President Dana White explained why Cejudo was not given the opportunity to retire in the Octagon. White emphasized that the night belonged to Merab, noting Cejudo's previous retirement and the symbolic gesture of dropping the gloves. White's stance was that Cejudo could choose to retire again, but the moment to highlight was Merab's victory.
Dana White explains why Henry Cejudo wasn’t given the opportunity to retire a second time in the Octagon after his unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at #UFC298. 👀 “Henry Cejudo already retired. He did the whole drop the gloves thing. Tonight was Merab’s night.” “..… https://t.co/Tr9rHS92x9
“Henry Cejudo already retired. He did the whole drop the gloves thing. Tonight was Merab’s night.” Dana White explains why Cejudo didn't get the microphone in the cage after hinting at retirement in the lead-up to #UFC298 https://t.co/TCzZ6DKVVV
Dana White: You don't give the mic to Cejudo tonight. Tonight was Merab's night. #UFC298 https://t.co/2GoViNrZnU
Dana White on Henry Cejudo not getting a retirement speech after his loss tonight at #UFC298 “Tonight was Merab’s night. If [Cejudo] wants to retire again, he could do that here or somewhere else. You don’t give the mic to Cejudo tonight.” 🎥 UFC 298 Post-Fight Press Conference https://t.co/071S5yFNHl
Dana White explains why Henry Cejudo wasn’t giving a chance to retire in the octagon after his #UFC298 loss https://t.co/O1Uzvo2BX1
Merab rambled over Henry Cejudo's mic time when he said if he didn't win he would retire #UFC298