Henry carlos cejudo born february 9, 1987 is an american mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Henry cejudo selected as usa wrestling athlete of the week. Joseph benavidez had an idea what kind of guy henry cejudo was going into the latest season of the ultimate fighter and spending six weeks together certainly didnt do much to change his. Henry cejudo, who fights at ufc 249, lost his olympic gold medal in a wild fire. Dana white confirms plans to book henry cejudo against jose aldo next, explains why it makes sense. Henry cejudo was born on february 9, 1987 in phoenix, arizona, usa. The book to me is really well written i like the settings and i also like the whole life story thing because i can somewhat relate to it. Joseph benavidez slams selfobsessed henry cejudo fox sports. Henry cejudo etcched his name in the record books, by becming the first olympic and ufc champion. Joseph benavidez and henry cejudo engaged in a bitter rivalry all season long on the ultimate fighter and then proceeded to put on one of the best fights of the year at the finale on. His mom, nelly rico, a hardworking immigrant from mexico, often moved her family from state to state looking for work.
An olympic gold medalist, former flyweight champion, current bantamweight champion, and a cringeworthy trash talker on top of it all. Cejudo lost a super close split decision to joseph benavidez at the ultimate fighter 24 finale last december. Sep 24, 2014 2019 documentary film is about henry cejudo eng sub duration. It would skyrocket cejudos legacy to new heights and set him up for his next chapter. Henry cejudos nightmare could turn into dream ending at. Cejudo did lose his olympic gold medal in the fire, but that is a minor detail when it comes to a lifeordeath situation. Later that same year he trained with brother henry cejudo in colorado springs, who himself won an olympic gold medal at the 2008 beijing olympics. Henry cejudo is a wrestler and mixed martial artist whose journey is chronicled in american victory. Cejudo lost the backandforth fight via split decision. Henry carlos cejudo born february 9, 1987 is an american mixed martial artist and freestyle. Team cejudo is an installment of the ultimate fighting championship ufcproduced reality television series the ultimate fighter on may 11, 2016 the ufc announced that the 16 competitors for the season would be made up of flyweight fighters from various locations who are. Ap experience, henry cejudo says, is the key to victory in his rematch for the. Dillashaw stops cody garbrandt at ufc 227 by greg beacham published. He was signed to the ultimate fighting championship ufc and is the former ufc flyweight champion and current ufc bantamweight champion.
A story that was captured by henry cejudo and bill plaschke in a book titled american victory. I looked outside my room, nothing is going on, cejudo told ariel helwani on. Aug 03, 2018 henry cejudo celebrates a win over wilson reis during their bout at ufc 215 in edmonton, alberta, on sept. Spow mens henry cejudo tshirt american adult sizes xs2xl and color variety. Henry cejudo lost his olympic gold medal in a fire. Look back at the making of henry cejudo, from a flyweight challenger to a double. Prior to that, cejudo was finished in the first round by johnson at ufc 197 in april 2016. He is currently signed to the ultimate fighting championship ufc and is the reigning champion of the bantamweight and flyweight division. However, on may 10, cejudo pulled out of the fight with a hand injury and the bout was canceled.
Sep 10, 2017 after his stunning win over wilson reis, henry cejudo believes he has what it takes to dethrone demetrious johnson. He won the olympic gold medal at the 2008 beijing games, and was the second youngest wrestler to ever win the gold. Im the one to beat demetrious johnson mma weekly september 11, 2017, 4. As a freestyle wrestler, cejudo is an olympic gold medalist. Henry cejudo injured, bout against sergio pettis at ufc. Henry cejudo the latest news about henry cejudo from the wsj the daily fix blog. If cejudo cant go at ufc 218, jarred brooks wants fight. Oct 16, 2017 henry cejudo heard the fire alarm go off in his hotel around 2 a. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. The medal was just an object, im just happy to be alive new, 16 comments henry cejudo gives a more detailed account of his experience during the northern california wildfire on. Henry continues to achieve his dreams with another book deal, adidas shoe endorsement and inspiring millions of young athletes and troubled youth through his work with numerous charities. He is the fourth person to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and second person to defend titles in two different weight classes. Henry cejudo was a worthy challenger for ultimate fighting championship flyweight titleholder. Published on oct 16, 2017 henry cejudo speaks to ariel helwani on the mma hour about his neardeath experience escaping californias wildfires, his.
Working in oakland this morning the air is thick, it smells like there are a thousand campfires burning outside and the sun is a hazy orange color well after sunrise. A hand injury to flyweight and olympic gold medalist henry cejudo has forced the former title challenger off the ufc 211 card this weekend. Wash inside out in cold water, hand dry recommended. Henry cejudo celebrates winning the ufc flyweight title. Angel cejudo is an american freestyle wrestler who won the dave schultz memorial international freestyle wrestling tournament in the 2pound weight class on tuesday, february 5, 2008. It was the first title fight to showcase the new ufc legacy belt. However on may 10, cejudo pulled out of the fight with a hand injury and the bout was canceled. Henry cejudo books list of books by author henry cejudo. Tournament of champions also known as the ultimate fighter 24 and team benavidez vs.
But cejudo would prefer that any acclaim from his burgeoning new venture serve a greater purpose. Henry cejudo suffers burns escaping fire in california. Henry cejudo was forced to relinquish the flyweight title late last year, but hes just about ready to return and defend his bantamweight belt next. American victory goodreads meet your next favorite book. As a result, the main card fight between cejudo 102 and sergio pettis 152 in dallas has been pulled from the event. Joseph benavidez edges out henry cejudo in fight of the. Reis fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Dana white confirms plans to book henry cejudo against jose aldo.
Henry carlos cejudo born february 9, 1987 is an american mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. Henry cejudo heard the fire alarm go off in his hotel around 2 a. Cejudo was expected to face sergio pettis on may, 2017 at ufc 211. Must have left hand xrayed, if positive then he must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until june 2, 2017. Cejudos story was told in a book, american victory. Henry cejudo suffers burns, loses gold medal in california. Cejudo was expected to face sergio pettis on may, 2017, at ufc 211. The book is mostly about the life of a young mexican american who fought through the roughest times and went through a tough childhood. Dec 04, 2017 cejudo lost the back and forth fight via split decision. Demetrious johnson humbled me at ufc 197 foxsports apr 25, 2016 at 11. The book is mostly about the life of a young mexican american who fought through the roughest times and went through a. Henry cejudo talks escape from california wildfires.
Ufc flyweight henry cejudo responds to questions during ufc 211 media day in dallas, texas, on wednesday, may 10, 2017. Henry cejudo celebrity profile check out the latest henry cejudo photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Henry cejudo is a freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal in the 2008 beijing olympics. Ufc 218 henry cejudo vs sergio pettis december 2, 2017 little caesars arena, detroit, michigan, united states ufc fight pass early prelims 6. Jarred brooks is fighting deiveson figueiredo on oct. Cejudo faced wilson reis on september 9, 2017 at ufc 215. That includes helping kids like henry marti, an 11yearold cancer survivor from the dallas area.
Henry cejudo injured, bout against sergio pettis at ufc 211 off. In a recent interview with, cejudo took some time to discuss. Henry cejudo, three others possibly suspended until june 2017. It started with an impressive tko finish over wilson reis in 2017, then he followed up with.
Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on henry cejudo. He is an actor, known for ufc destined 2019, empuje 2015 and sasuke 1997. Cejudo faced wilson reis on september 9, 2017, at ufc 215. Henry cejudo celebrates a win over wilson reis during their bout at ufc 215 in edmonton, alberta, on sept. Henry cejudo is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 16 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws. Former olympic gold medalist henry cejudo has been forced out of his fight with sergio pettis and the bout has been scrapped from the card. Bill plaschke has been named the associated press sports columnist of the year four times. Cejudo lost the back and forth fight via split decision. Henry cejudo prepares to fight wilson reis during ufc 215 at rogers place on september 9, 2017 in edmonton, canada. Oct 16, 2017 published on oct 16, 2017 henry cejudo speaks to ariel helwani on the mma hour about his neardeath experience escaping californias wildfires, his upcoming fight against sergio pettis, and much more. Ariel helwani on why now is the time for the ufc to book jon jones vs. Cejudo said he lost it escaping a 2017 california wild fire, when he reportedly said he.