Henry Cejudo has faced criticism for his recent practical joke on coach, Eric Albarracin. Just days before his return to the Octagon at UFC 298, Cejudo played a prank on his coach during the UFC’s “Countdown” preview show. The video shows Cejudo and Albarracin arriving together for the pre-fight conference and camp assortment. In a video posted on Instagram, Albarracin praises Cejudo as the “greatest combat coach of all time” and emphasizes their unbreakable bond. However, the video ends with Cejudo revealing it was all a prank, saying “Got ’em! Got ’em!”
Despite rumors of retirement and doubts about his future in the sport, Cejudo’s prank proves he is still committed to fighting. With UFC 298 approaching, the promotion has released its Fight Week video series, including “Countdown” and “Embedded.” In one of these videos, Cejudo’s prank on his coach caused a stir in the fight community. The public dismissal of Albarracin drew criticism from peers and pundits, including Alexander Volkanovski.
However, it has now been revealed that the prank was orchestrated by Cejudo and Albarracin themselves. The motive behind the prank remains unclear, but it appears to be a lighthearted joke. It was initially uncertain if Albarracin would be in Cejudo’s corner for the UFC 298 fight, but he is still working with Cejudo as he prepares to face Merab Dvalishvili. Only time will tell if any of the predictions surrounding this prank will come true.
According to the Source firstsportz.com