Henry Cejudo is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists ever. From winning an Olympic gold medal for his country to becoming the UFC double champion, simultaneously, the veteran fighter has a different set of accolades compared to his peers. He started his MMA career in 2013, and with more than a decade of professional expertise in the sport, Cejudo maintains a record of 16 wins and four losses as of February 2025. He holds eight wins via knockout and eight via decision. Moreover, Cejudo is a former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion.
Initially, Henry Cejudo announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after defending his UFC bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May 2020. Cejudo had a second-round TKO win against Cruz and won the bout. However, the former double champ returned to the octagon in May 2023 against the former divisional champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 and lost the bout via a split decision. For his last outing, Cejudo faced the reigning champion, Merab Dvalishvili, and lost the bout via a unanimous decision in February 2024. Moreover, the 38-year-old fighter is set to take on Song Yadong in his next fight on February 22, 2025, in Seattle, United States.
Henry Cejudo's age at the Olympics
Henry Cejudo was 21 when he won the 2008 Summer Olympics gold medal for his country. Apart from the Olympics, he has represented the United States in multiple platforms (including Pan American Games, and U.S. national championships) and has won gold for the country.
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FAQs on Henry Cejudo
A. Henry Cejudo was 21 years old when he won the 2008 Summer Olympics gold medal for his country.
A. Apart from the Olympics, he has represented the United States in multiple platforms(including Pan American Games, and U.S. national championships) and has won gold for the country.
A. He started his MMA career in 2013, and with more than a decade of professional expertise in the sport, Cejudo maintains a record of 16 wins and 4 losses, as of February 2025.
A. The 38-year-old fighter is now set to take on Song Yadong in his next fight on February 22, 2025, in Seattle, United States.
