Cejudo gets shined

Cejudo said all week he would retire for a second time if he had his quest for another bantamweight title deterred by Dvalishvili.

At 37, it was title shot or bust for the 2008 Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalist. After the scores were read — all 29-28 in Dvalishvili’s favor — Cejudo removed his gloves, long a precursor for an in-ring retirement, as Dvalishvili gave his postfight interview.

However, after Dvalishvili’s interview wrapped up, the house music blared and Cejudo wasn’t provided an opportunity to address whether he was calling it quits. As of Sunday morning, the status of his career was still unknown

White on Saturday night said he wasn’t aware of Cejudo’s status and explained why the MMA great wasn’t given a chance to talk.

“Listen, Merab was in a position where he wouldn’t fight his friend. You know how we love that here when you won’t do that. So you know, I haven’t been thrilled with Merab, I don’t like that attitude. You fight everybody, so whatever,” White said in reference to Dvalishvili’s reluctance to fight training partner and former 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling.

“Merab went in there tonight and he beat the former champion, Henry Cejudo. Henry Cejudo already retired, OK? He did the whole ‘drop the gloves’ thing. Tonight was Merab’s night. Merab went in there and he fought the No. 2 guy in the world, former world champion. He won easily, won the fight. Tonight was Merab’s night. And if (Cejudo) wants to retire again, he can do that here or somewhere