"Cold as f*ck, didn't need to be filmed" - Fans react as Henry Cejudo fires longtime coach on camera ahead of UFC 298

Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo firing his long-time coach, Eric Albarracin, on camera on the latest episode of UFC Countdown has left fight fans fuming.

Cejudo is set to return in a bantamweight matchup against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and 'Triple C' is making some changes in his coaching staff in preparation.

In a clip from the episode, Cejudo can be heard saying:

"You were with me from my last Olympic trials, you've been there for me, but as of right now, I just want to let you know man, for this camp dude, I'm getting rid of specific coaches man, and that's you included, dude."

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Suffice it to say, fans were not happy with how Cejudo handled the situation, and they flooded social media, noting their disapproval of the fighter's actions.

Check out a few fan reactions below:

@Han_Yolo_HNIC wrote:

"Bringing a camera crew to have that conversation with someone is wild."

@scotty_w24 commented:

"Infront of the cameras ? Typical Cejudo. 🤦🏻‍♂️😂"

@SlicedBreadEd wrote:

"Let's be real, he's taking it well because he's on camera, I bet he's raging deep down."

@chargirlxx2 opined:

"That’s cold as f*ck and definitely didn’t need to be filmed."

@Peety_Editor wrote:

"Cold-blooded. 🏴‍☠️"

@photosbydarren joked:

"This is like a scene from 'The Office'. 😂🤦"

@4mula_art opined:

"All I know is Henry Cejudo couldn’t find a storyline that '[UFC] Countdown' could make interesting... so he did the next thing he could to build clout for his fight."

@3res_Comas had this to say:

"Lol, [I] thought this was a skit at first. [The] guy looks so uncomfortable as Cejudo is telling him that he knew he would understand."

Screenshots courtesy @oscarswillis on Instagram

Watch the full UFC Countdown episode below:

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Henry Cejudo believes Merab Dvalishvili is an easy fight

Merab Dvalishvili has been undefeated since September 2018 and is currently on a nine-fight win streak in the UFC. However, Henry Cejudo believes his superior wrestling pedigree will make the Georgian one of the easiest fights of his career.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel in 2022, 'Triple C' stated:

"I'm Merab, time ten. My wrestling pedigree is so much better than him. A guy like Merab is a danger to everybody else but me. A guy like Merab would be the easiest fight for me, because I'm a better athlete, I've got better hands, I can submit. I can do a lot of things. My wrestling is that much better."

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However, contrary to Cejudo's beliefs, the oddsmakers have Dvalishvili as the favorite for UFC 298. Per the UFC's official website, 'The Machine' is a -198 favorite over 'Triple C' (+164 underdog) for the matchup.