Henry Cejudo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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In the unpredictable world of MMA, chaos doesn’t just live under the lights of the Octagon—it leaks into everyday life. The same combat sports stars who exchange blows in the cage sometimes find themselves tangled in just as strange situations outside it.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Henry Cejudo’s Heroic Intervention: UFC Star Subdues Hit-and-Run Suspect

On the night of April 4, 2025, a speeding car plowed into the home of a Phoenix, Arizona resident, sparking a chaotic scene. The driver, later identified as 22-year-old Angel Cota, allegedly lost control of the vehicle while traveling at 80–100 mph, sending it careening through a front yard and crashing into a bedroom.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 5

UFC double-champ brings down hit-and-run suspect with one-arm

What an interesting week for MMA fans. First, an ex-UFC fighter is involved in an alleged assassination plot in Sydney, Australia. Now, former UFC double-champion Henry Cejudo played the part of a vigilante on Friday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 5

‘Super hero’ Henry Cejudo impresses fans with crime fighting exploits to protect neighbor

Henry Cejudo ‘slapped’ and ended up ‘dropping’ a suspect, who allegedly attacked his neighbour. Having proven his status as a UFC legend beyond doubt, the athlete used the skills he’s learned from his years in the gym to fight crime, in an act of vigilanteism.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 4

Henry Cejudo claims the UFC has changed the rules regarding eye pokes following recent conversation

Henry Cejudo has claimed that his vision still hasn’t fully returned following his controversial recent fight against Song Yadong. Henry Cejudo recently returned to the Octagon after over a year out, taking on Song Yadong in a big fight in the bantamweight division.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 2

Ex-UFC double-champ mulls retirement after fight-ending injury

Henry Cejudo is eyeing retirement after his upset loss to Song Yadong at UFC Seattle. Cejudo-Yadong's five-round main event was cut short when Yadong eye-poked Cejudo in the third round.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 2

Henry Cejudo Hints At Retirement – ‘I Want To Be Able To Play With My Kids’

Henry Cejudo has suggested that his fight career may be over. Cejudo suffered his third consecutive loss after coming out second best against Song Yadong at UFC Seattle.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Henry Cejudo Hints at UFC Retirement Due to Gruesome Injury 'I still see double'

The crowd roars, the cameras flash, and the highlights go viral, but for UFC fighters, the aftermath of a fight can feel like a fight in itself. When the Octagon door closes, the adrenaline fades and the injuries remain.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 29

Henry Cejudo weighs retirement, thinks Dana White is holding onto five-year grudge

Former two-division UFC Champion Henry Cejudo says he has one fight left in him. At 38 years old, Henry Cejudo has been pondering retirement for a minute.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 31

Seasoned Veteran of MMA Reveals Retirement Plans: 'I’ve got one more.'

Henry Cejudo has confirmed he will be hanging up his gloves after his next contest after briefly meeting with a certain powerful political figure The 2025 edition of the NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships attracted many popular individuals, including former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 26

Daniel Cormier points out major mistake that ruined Henry Cejudo’s UFC career: ‘The big play backfired’

Henry Cejudo is riding the first three-fight losing streak in his MMA career after dropping a technical decision to Song Yadong at UFC Seattle. MMA pundit Daniel Cormier believes he can trace it back to one key decision in Cejudo’s career.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 25

Song Yadong responds to Henry Cejudo's rematch demand after controversial UFC Seattle win

Even if the promotion isn’t especially keen on it, Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong may end up running things back after the pair headlined UFC Seattle last weekend.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 24

‘Father time comes for us all,' Henry Cejudo told to retire by greatest UFC rival

Demetrious Johnson wants Henry Cejudo to follow him into retirement. At 38 years old, Cejudo still had his sights on becoming a two-time champion in the UFC - that is, until a double eyepoke at UFC Seattle.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 24

Yadong Beats Cejudo After Controversial Eye Poke; Pros React

Song Yadong secured a win over Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle in controversial circumstances, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Yadong poked Cejudo in the eye in the third round, which meant he struggled to see from his left eye.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Song Yadong tops Henry Cejudo after accidental eye poke

Bantamweight Song Yadong won a technical decision over former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 313 on Saturday night in Seattle. Yadong (22-8-1 MMA, 11-3-1 UFC) poked Cejudo (16-5, 10-5) in the left eye accidentally near the end of Round 3 of the scheduled five-round main event, primarily a striking battle.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 21

UFC Seattle: 'Everything at stake' for Henry Cejudo

The UFC returns to Seattle for the first time in more than a decade with Saturday night's event at Climate Pledge Arena. UFC 313's main card features a bantamweight fight between top-10 challengers Henry Cejudo and China's Song Yadong that holds significant ramifications in the 135-pound weight class.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 20

Henry Cejudo Vs. Song Yadong Predictions – ‘I Wonder How Much He Has Left’

Henry Cejudo, a two-time UFC champion, will face Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252 this weekend, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Cejudo’s record stands at 10-4.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 19

Henry Cejudo Returns – One Last Run for ‘The Messenger’

Henry Cejudo returns for just the third time since May 2020 looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The former two-weight world champion and Olympic gold medalist will step into the main event against the up and coming, Song Yadong in what, if the result doesn’t go his way, could be his last octagon outing.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 15

Henry Cejudo suggests UFC title fight for contender coming off loss

Henry Cejudo thinks Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2 would be flat out 'stupid'. A few weeks removed from Dvalishvili's successful title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, it's still a mystery as to who the UFC bantamweight champion will draw in his return.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Cejudo believes Chimaev will get title shot over Strickland

Henry Cejudo believes Khamzat Chimaev will get title shot over Sean Strickland

Chimaev did just take out Robert Whittaker, the No. 3 middleweight contender, in spectacular fashion at UFC 308.

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MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 23, 2024

Henry Cejudo Reveals If He Is Done With UFC After Latest Loss At UFC 298

Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo might not be walking away after all. Again. Cejudo, who had stated he would retire for a second time with a loss at UFC 298, has reversed course.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 15, 2024

Henry Cejudo ‘Motivated by Anger’ Leading Up to UFC 298

As Henry Cejudo nears his three round main card fight against Merab Dvalishvili, “Triple C” feels driven by an emotion largely absent from his 11-year fight career: anger.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 13, 2024

UFC 298: Henry Cejudo Parts Ways with Longtime Coach

Just before Henry Cejudo goes to battle with Merab Dvalishvili this weekend at UFC 298, the former two-division champion has made a massive change.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 11, 2024

Henry Cejudo Drops Longtime Coach From UFC 298 Training Camp

Henry Cejudo is making some changes ahead of his comeback. The Olympic Gold Medalist and ex-UFC Champion’s next fight has title implications written all over it.

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2023

Henry Cejudo says he'll fight ex-training partner for the right price

Cejudo confessed that he’d be willing to settle some unfinished business with former training partner Brandon Moreno, the UFC flyweight champion, for the right price.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2023

Aljamain Sterling: Quick turnaround for O’Malley fight not ideal but doable

Moments after celebrating his split decision win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling had a tense faceoff with No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023

Henry Cejudo calls out UFC’s top-ranked bantamweight fighter

Many expected former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo to drift quietly back into retirement following his bantamweight championship loss to Aljamain Sterling via split decision at UFC 288 on Saturday. That wasn't the case, as he instead called out a top fighter.

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