Henry Cejudo minimizes his knee injury before the fight by calling it a "small bump"

CHICAGO – At his first appearance in the official UFC 238 press, Henry Cejudo was immediately confronted with a question about a report of a potential injury at a public hearing. training Tuesday night.

The report, by Eric Kowal from MyMMANews.com, was delighted when Cejudo did not do an open workout on Wednesday.

The first response proposed by Cejudo (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) differs from the second. The UFC flyweight champion first denied that there was something wrong with the main bantamweight title event on Saturday with Marlon Moraes (22-5-1 MMA) , 4-1 UFC).

"No, no – absolutely not," said Cejudo at the request of MMA Junkie at a press conference at the Chicago Theater. "I'm good, I'm strong, I'm healthy. I do not know where it comes from. "

Cejudo followed his denial with a dance and a mini workout including shadowboxing and jumping jacks.

Moments later, Cejudo admitted that the report contained some truth. He added that an accident to the right knee had occurred, but that its importance was minimized.

"I had a little lump on my knee, right knee," said Cejudo. "I touched the edge of the damn corner. It hurts. That's all. "

Cejudo discussed his state of health and showed confidence for his duel with Moraes, which takes place at the United Center and is broadcast on television following the preliminary round on ESPN and ESPN + / UFC Fight Pass.

The Olympic gold medalist and UFC title-holder said before UFC 238 that he was aiming for first place in the sport. "Little bump" on his knee or not, he intends to win the victory.

"By the way, I have a gold medal and a belt, and I'm going to add another belt," Cejudo said as he left the podium. "Later, the enemies."

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