Henry Cejudo

Henry Carlos Cejudo (born February 9, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. He is a former UFC Flyweight Champion and Bantamweight Champion. He is the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions. He is considered to be among the greatest combat athletes of all time due to his accomplishments in MMA and freestyle wrestling, earning him the nickname "Triple C."

Henry Cejudo
Cejudo interviewed in 2018
BornHenry Carlos Cejudo
(1987-02-09) February 9, 1987
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Messenger
Triple C
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionFlyweight (2014–2019)
Bantamweight (2013–2014, 2019–present)
55 kg (freestyle wrestling)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StyleFreestyle wrestling
Fighting out ofPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
TeamFight Ready
TrainerEric Albarracin (MMA)
Kevin Jackson (wrestling)
RankYellow belt in Shotokan karate
WrestlingOlympic freestyle wrestling
Years active2013–present (MMA)
2005–2008, 2011–2012 (freestyle wrestling)
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins16
By knockout8
By decision8
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
UniversityGrand Canyon University
Notable school(s)Coronado High School
Maryvale High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
2008 Beijing 55 kg
World Cup
2007 Krasnoyarsk 55 kg
Pan American Games
2007 Rio de Janeiro 55 kg
Pan American Championships
2006 Rio de Janeiro55 kg
2007 San Salvador55 kg
2008 Colorado Springs55 kg
US National Championships
2006 Las Vegas55 kg
2007 Las Vegas55 kg
2008 Las Vegas55 kg
Junior World Championships
2006 Guatemala City55 kg

During his wrestling career, Cejudo competed at 55 kilograms and became the youngest American Olympic gold medalist in wrestling history at the time, winning the 2008 Summer Olympics at age 21. As a senior level freestyle wrestler, he was also a 2007 Pan American Games gold medalist, as well as a multiple-time Pan American Championships gold medalist and US national champion.

As of April 16, 2024, he is #5 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

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