Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has announced that his retirement from mixed martial arts is imminent. During a recent conversation with former President Donald Trump at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Cejudo revealed his intention to leave the sport.
Cejudo, who achieved the remarkable feat of becoming a two-weight world champion in the UFC, indicated that fans will not see him in the octagon for much longer. In discussing an injury he sustained in his latest fight, Cejudo stated, "I've got one more [fight] in me, and I'm calling it." This comment suggests that he is gearing up for one final competition before hanging up his gloves.
The interaction between Cejudo and Trump, who attended the championships last weekend, highlighted the strong connection they share. Cejudo, a vocal supporter of Trump, has often expressed admiration for him, and the former President reciprocates this sentiment. Cejudo ranks alongside notable fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of Trump's favorites in combat sports.
Shortly after meeting Trump, Cejudo took to social media to share his excitement about the encounter, posting, "Awesome catching up with the President Donald Trump at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships. I can honestly say my reality is better than my dream! [Make America Great Again]."
Currently, Cejudo remains in the top 10 of the UFC bantamweight rankings. Given his experience and name recognition, he is just a couple of wins away from potentially contending for the bantamweight title.
At 38 years old, Cejudo first retired in 2020 following a decisive victory over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. He made a return to the UFC three years later at UFC 288 but has struggled to find success since then, suffering three consecutive losses. As an Olympic gold medalist and a champion in mixed martial arts, Cejudo will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in the sport.
