The pair laughed off the challenge behind the scenes while both fighters were in Abu Dhabi for UFC 242 last month. Former champ Conor McGregor believes “Bullet” would have the former Olympian’s number if they were ever to meet in a fight.
While promoting his Proper No. 12 brand in Russia, McGregor was asked who he’d take in a fight between the pair, with the Irishman siding with Shevchenko given her physical advantages over Cejudo (via LowKickMMA.com).
“I’d go Valentina Shevchenko,” McGregor said when asked of the matchup. “I tell you what, that Shevchenko, that woman -- the Shevchenko sisters are phenomenal fighters. Valentina is unbelievable. One of the greatest female fighters there ever was.
“So I would say Valentina, with the length and the range and the dangerous strikes, would probably spark Henry.”
Cejudo is currently on the mend from shoulder surgery and the current dual-division champion is rumored to be defending his flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez.