Henry Cejudo might have given his 'King of Cringe' persona a new meaning with a speech he gave at Republican candidate Kari Lake's event.Cejudo was invited as a guest speaker to an event called 'Friday Night Fight Night with Kari Lake' to show his support for the aspiring Arizona governor. In his speech, the former UFC champion claimed that he's "first and foremost American" and added that people will never see him carrying a Mexican flag."My message today, guys – as a Latino-American – because first and foremost I'm American... I was born in this country. I was raised in this country. You guys will me – as much as I love my culture – you guys will never see me with a Mexican flag."Check out this snippet from Henry Cejudo's speech:𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙮𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 🎃@WonderbreadMMA@FullContactMTWF Wow some actual cringe for onceThis physically hurt to watch1581@FullContactMTWF Wow some actual cringe for onceThis physically hurt to watchHowever, a fan who goes by the Twitter handle @FullContactMTWF, pointed out that Cejudo flatout lied with his statements. The Twitter user posted a photo of 'Triple C' proudly carrying the Mexico banner.Borrachinha Depot@FullContactMTWF239389https://t.co/6hTO1KmDDqMMA fans on Twitter are now bashing Cejudo for making such claims, even though they're blatantly false. On top of that, netizens are wondering why Cejudo needlessly resorted to downplaying his Mexican heritage to prove how proud he is of being American.Check out some of the reactions below:𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙮𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 🎃@WonderbreadMMA@FullContactMTWF Wow some actual cringe for onceThis physically hurt to watch1581@FullContactMTWF Wow some actual cringe for onceThis physically hurt to watch🇺🇸 illch 🇲🇽@itzChiIlPill@FullContactMTWF He walked out in a full azteca fit once ‍2151@FullContactMTWF He walked out in a full azteca fit once 😵‍💫Jed Mosley@MMAJarred@FullContactMTWF @mrsolivess come get your boy@FullContactMTWF @mrsolivess come get your boy𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹🏄🏾‍♂️@vibesmma@FullContactMTWF This is so embarrassing.2203@FullContactMTWF This is so embarrassing.LeftHookLarry🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿@LeftHookLarrry@FullContactMTWF Americans are the worse propaganda victims of any western country70513@FullContactMTWF Americans are the worse propaganda victims of any western countryCorazon De Novio@SoarerXavi@FullContactMTWF What a clown, Mexicans don't even claim this dude anyways.201@FullContactMTWF What a clown, Mexicans don't even claim this dude anyways. https://t.co/XHWw9o5AEELeon Strap Season 💪🥇@LookingLikeLeon@BLKBoxingMMA @FullContactMTWF A proud Mexican American would fly both flags. An ashamed Mexican American would shuck and jive for the white people and tell people he’s only American3178@BLKBoxingMMA @FullContactMTWF A proud Mexican American would fly both flags. An ashamed Mexican American would shuck and jive for the white people and tell people he’s only AmericanPlatanoPapi@ManosSalvaje@FullContactMTWF Cejudo and Masvidal are the such sellouts. They love using their Hispanic heritage to appeal to wider audience but as soon as they want to get political they are both Americans purely and act like they haven’t repped their other cultures…66624@FullContactMTWF Cejudo and Masvidal are the such sellouts. They love using their Hispanic heritage to appeal to wider audience but as soon as they want to get political they are both Americans purely and act like they haven’t repped their other cultures…lmgo99@lmgo99@odatruhesoj @FullContactMTWF Kissing up to MAGA, dude is probably ashamed to speak Spanish in front of white people because this is America124@odatruhesoj @FullContactMTWF Kissing up to MAGA, dude is probably ashamed to speak Spanish in front of white people because this is AmericaBLEACH FALL 2022 ♡@kisuvior@FullContactMTWF I love Henry but why did he say this… lol1@FullContactMTWF I love Henry but why did he say this… lolCharlie Plums@charlieplums@FullContactMTWF Lmao, why are there so many Mexicans that wanna be accepted by MAGA crew so bad lately.60@FullContactMTWF Lmao, why are there so many Mexicans that wanna be accepted by MAGA crew so bad lately.Henry Cejudo expresses support for Kari LakeHenry Cejudo officially endorsed Republican candidate Kari Lake as his choice for Arizona's governor in the upcoming 2022 election.Taking to Twitter, Lake thanked the former Olympic gold medalist for his support. In response, Cejudo wrote, "Let’s make a difference, Arizona!" Check out the tweet below:Henry Cejudo@HenryCejudoWake up Arizona! Let’s fight the good fight twitter.com/karilake/statu…Kari Lake@KariLakeWe had a GREAT crowd last night at our Friday Night Fight Night event with @henrycejudo! I love traveling across Arizona and answering questions directly to voters! This is a job interview, and you’re the hiring manager. Don’t miss future events by texting KARI to 70789547107We had a GREAT crowd last night at our Friday Night Fight Night event with @henrycejudo! I love traveling across Arizona and answering questions directly to voters! This is a job interview, and you’re the hiring manager. Don’t miss future events by texting KARI to 70789 https://t.co/VthktHGGJZWake up Arizona! Let’s fight the good fight 🇺🇸 twitter.com/karilake/statu…At the 'Friday Night Fight Night' event, the former UFC star also participated in an interview with Lake. During which, Cejudo asked the candidate what she considers the biggest fight of her career:"It's the personal destruction... They try to tear you down. Thankfully, I don't have a lot of dirt. They didn't have a lot to tear me down with. They make a lot of stuff up, but I really would like to see us clean this political system up so that what our founding fathers envisioned, which is we the people, stepping forward and running for office."Check out Henry Cejudo's interaction with Kari Lake:Kari Lake@KariLake.@KariLake: “I want to see moms and dads feel comfortable to enjoy the sunset, stroll their kiddos down the street, ride bikes after work and not worry about crime.”938211.@KariLake: “I want to see moms and dads feel comfortable to enjoy the sunset, stroll their kiddos down the street, ride bikes after work and not worry about crime.” https://t.co/dGD0KEt85I