5 Fights for Henry Cejudo if he returns in 2022

#2. Cejudo vs. Max Holloway

UFC 218: Holloway v Aldo - Holloway prepares for battle

Henry Cejudo could potentially face Max Holloway in a featherweight bout. Cejudo has been vocal about wanting to make history as the first fighter to win a UFC championship in three weight classes. There’d be no better way for Cejudo to prove he deserves a featherweight title shot than by competing against ‘Blessed’.

Cejudo had brought up Holloway as somebody he’d like to fight and even described where he’d have an advantage:

“I feel like I’m just too smart and too skilled, and I love the challenge if I was to ever fight Max Holloway,” Henry Cejudo told ESPN MMA.

It’s no surprise that Holloway would be favored in a potential bout with Cejudo. He is a larger opponent and a former featherweight champion. Holloway’s volume striking and precision could pose problems for Cejudo. However, it wouldn’t be the first time ‘Triple C’ was viewed as an underdog.

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#1. Cejudo vs. Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 266: Volkanovski v Ortega - Volkanovski stands with the Australian flag

Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, would be the most intriguing bout for Cejudo at this stage of their respective careers.

Volkanovski is coming off an incredible title defense against Brian Ortega that was awarded Fight of the Night. ‘The Great’ managed to escape Ortega’s submissions and unleashed a flurry of strikes on the ground. When asked about a potential bout with 'Triple C', Volkanovski dismissed the idea as he didn’t feel like 'Triple C' has earned it.

UFC President Dana White may possibly be on-the-fence to book Cejudo vs. Volkanovski. White might think Cejudo will retire again if he wins the title and doesn’t want to have uncertainty in the division. However, Cejudo has a proven track record as champion. He defended the flyweight and bantamweight championships at least once each before moving on.