Henry Cejudo News
Former UFC champ Henry Cejudo responds to challenge from Song Yadong: “I’ll make you a limp Dong”
Harry Kettle - May 29, 2024
UFC star Henry Cejudo has responded to a challenge issued to him by fellow bantamweight contender Song Yadong. We all know that Henry Cejudo is a legend in combat sports. In addition to his Olympic wrestling gold medal, he’s also a two-weight world champion in the UFC. However, since returning from retirement, he hasn’t been able to find any consistency in the Octagon.
Henry Cejudo says Bo Nickal is not ready for the top 10 at middleweight: “He’s still maybe 10 fights away from possibly becoming UFC champion”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2024
Henry Cejudo has given his thoughts on Bo Nickal’s future and how long it will take for him to climb the ranks at middleweight. Up to this point, it’s been a case of so far, so good for Bo Nickal in the UFC. Last weekend, he featured in the opening main card fight at UFC 300. He defeated Cody Brundage, doing so in pretty comprehensive fashion.
Henry Cejudo says Jon Jones should go after 'two-faced c*nt' drug sample collector for defamation of character
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Henry Cejudo is saying Jon Jones should go after the ‘two-faced c*nt’ drug sample collector for defamation of character. It was just recently that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones allegedly threatened DFSI (Drug Free Sport International) employees when they came to his home to collect samples for their anti-doping program.
Sean O'Malley says he’s still shocked Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion: "He's so stupid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Sean O’Malley says he is still stunned Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion due to how dumb he was. Cejudo first won the UFC flyweight title in 2018 as he beat Demetrious Johnson by split decision. He then won the bantamweight title two fights later in 2019 to become a champ-champ to help cement his legacy.
Ali Abdelaziz reveals Henry Cejudo had a “horrible camp” for UFC 298 and fought Merab Dvalishvili with an injury
Susan Cox - February 28, 2024
Ali Abdelaziz is revealing that Henry Cejudo had a ‘horrible camp’ leading up to UFC 298 and fought Merab Dvalishvili injured. UFC 298 took on Saturday, February 17th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Henry Cejudo says Merab Dvalishvili beating the winner of O'Malley-Vera is "easy money" after fighting him
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024
Henry Cejudo believes Merab Dvalishvili will win the UFC bantamweight title in his next fight. Dvalishvili secured a title shot by scoring a decision win over Cejudo at UFC 298 earlier this month. It was a great performance from the Georgian who used his wrestling and relentless pace to get the win.
Henry Cejudo calls out Brandon Moreno for UFC 306 grudge match at The Sphere
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2024
UFC star Henry Cejudo wants to square off with Brandon Moreno in a grudge match at UFC 306 later this year. While Cejudo has impressed during his return to the Octagon, he has yet to get a win on the board. He has suffered close losses to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili, putting a dent in his bantamweight title hopes. Despite this, ‘Triple C’ has made it crystal clear that he has no plans to retire again just yet.
Henry Cejudo walks back retirement talk following UFC 298 loss to Merab Dvalishvili: "I'm not f*cking leaving!"
Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo isn’t going anywhere. ‘Triple C’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 298 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a loss to Aljamain Sterling nearly a year ago, Cejudo faced the rising Merab Dvalishvili. ‘The Machine’ was on a tear heading into the bout, hoping to receive a title shot with a win over the former champion.
Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 298 main card featured a highly anticipated men’s bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo (16-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling in a fight for the promotion’s 135lbs strap in his most previous effort last May in New Jersey. Prior to that setback, ‘Triple C’ was on a six-fight winning streak, which included stoppage wins over Dominick Cruz, Marlon Moraes and TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 298 Results: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the men’s bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo (16-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling in a fight for the promotion’s 135lbs strap last May in New Jersey. Prior to that setback, ‘Triple C’ had strung together six straight victories, which included stoppage wins over Dominick Cruz, Marlon Moraes and TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 298's Merab Dvalishvili scolds Sean O’Malley over money comments on Henry Cejudo: "This is bullsh*t"
Fernando Quiles - February 16, 2024
UFC 298 fighter Merab Dvalishvili has caught wind of recent comments about Henry Cejudo made by Sean O’Malley. O’Malley and Cejudo have had verbal exchanges, with O’Malley expressing his belief that “Triple C” is down bad and will be fighting this Saturday night because he needs money. This is despite Cejudo vowing to retire if he is unable to defeat Merab.
UFC 298 | Pro fighters make their picks for Merab Dvalishvili vs Henry Cejudo
Cole Shelton - February 15, 2024
On the main card of UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim, California, top-three bantamweights collide as Merab Dvalishvili takes on Henry Cejudo. Heading into the fight, Dvalishvili is a -205 favorite while ‘Triple C’ is a +158 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the bantamweight fight at UFC 298. Ultimately, the pros are siding with the favorite as they believe Merab Dvalihvili’s cardio and relentless wrestling will be too much for Cejudo at UFC 298.
Merab Dvalishvili sends a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of UFC 298
Harry Kettle - February 15, 2024
UFC star Merab Dvalishvili has issued a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of their bantamweight showdown. On Saturday night, UFC 298 will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In one of the featured bouts of the evening, Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo will collide in what promises to be an all-action affair.
Henry Cejudo doubles down on his plans to retire if he loses to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2024
Henry Cejudo is doubling down on his comments that he will retire from MMA again if he loses to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298. Cejudo ended his retirement last May when he took on Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. It was his first fight in three years, and ‘Triple C’ ended up losing by split decision. After the loss, he called out Dvalishvili who he will fight on the main card of UFC 298 on Saturday.
Henry Cejudo reveals Eric Albarracin will still corner him at UFC 298: "We started this together, we’ll finish it together"
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2024
Henry Cejudo will have his longtime coach Eric Albarracin in his corner for his UFC 298 fight against Merab Dvalishvili after all. Cejudo revealed on UFC Countdown that he was parting ways with his longtime coach ahead of his do-or-die fight against Dvalishvili at UFC 298.
Alexander Volkanovski calls Henry Cejudo a "piece of s**t" for removing his coach on UFC Countdown
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is not a fan of Henry Cejudo removing his coach Eric Albarracin from his corner on UFC Countdown. Cejudo has been with Albarracin before his UFC career but before ‘Triple C’s’ return fight against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298, the former flyweight and bantamweight champion removed his longtime coach from his corner.
VIDEO | Merab Dvalishvili brings coach Eric Albarracin into camp after being fired by Henry Cejudo
Josh Evanoff - February 12, 2024
It seems that Eric Albarracin is in Merab Dvalishvili’s corner ahead of his UFC 298 bout against Henry Cejudo. Earlier this week, ‘Triple C’ formally parted ways with his longtime coach. For the entirety of Henry Cejudo’s UFC career, he has been at the hip of Eric Albarracin. The former wrestler coached the bantamweight to multiple title wins, but their time together will be no more.
Henry Cejudo parts ways with longtime coach Eric Albarracin ahead of UFC 298
Fernando Quiles - February 12, 2024
Henry Cejudo will not be having Eric Albarracin in his corner for his upcoming fight with Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo is taking his bout with Merab quite seriously, to the point where he’s even said he’d likely retire if he can’t beat the Georgian fighter. “Triple C” returned to the sport of MMA last year and was met with disappointment when he was bested by then-UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling via split decision. That loss was enough for Cejudo to make one significant change to his training camp.