A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Henry Cejudo.
Henry Cejudo is an accomplished American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler, most notably recognized for his achievements in the UFC. He held titles in both the Flyweight and Bantamweight divisions, becoming only the fourth UFC fighter to simultaneously hold titles in two different weight classes and the second to defend titles in two divisions. His success in both MMA and freestyle wrestling has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest combat athletes.
On April 15, 2006, Henry Cejudo won the US National Championship at 55 kilograms, becoming the first high schooler to qualify for the US World Team Trials since 1983 when USAW was established.
In 2006, Henry Cejudo was named ASICS "National High School Wrestler of the Year".
In 2006, Henry Cejudo won the Fargo National title in freestyle wrestling and began full-time training at the United States Olympic Training Center.
On March 22, 2007, Henry Cejudo captured a bronze medal at the World Cup.
In 2007, Henry Cejudo won a gold medal at the Pan American Games as a senior level freestyle wrestler.
In 2008, Henry Cejudo won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics, becoming the youngest American Olympic gold medalist in wrestling history at the time.
On October 28, 2011, Henry Cejudo claimed a Sunkist Open title after compiling four victories in his first tournament since his lay-off.
On November 26, 2011, Henry Cejudo earned a silver medal from the Henri Deglane Challenge, after being defeated in the finals by Ghenadie Tulbea.
On March 2, 2013, Henry Cejudo made his MMA debut, defeating Michael Poe by TKO in the World Fighting Federation.
In 2013, prior to signing with the UFC, Henry Cejudo was listed as the #1 ranked bantamweight prospect in the MMA Prospects Report.
On December 13, 2014, Henry Cejudo made his UFC debut and won against Dustin Kimura by unanimous decision in a bantamweight bout at UFC on Fox 13.
On March 14, 2015, Henry Cejudo defeated Chris Cariaso by unanimous decision in a flyweight bout at UFC 185.
On June 13, 2015, Henry Cejudo defeated Chico Camus by unanimous decision at UFC 188.
On November 21, 2015, Henry Cejudo defeated Jussier Formiga by split decision at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.
On September 9, 2017, Henry Cejudo defeated Wilson Reis via TKO at UFC 215, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
On December 2, 2017, Henry Cejudo defeated Sergio Pettis by unanimous decision at UFC 218.
In June 2018, Henry Cejudo was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.
On August 4, 2018, Henry Cejudo defeated Demetrious Johnson via split decision at UFC 227 to become the UFC Flyweight Champion and the first Olympic gold medalist to win a UFC division championship, also earning the Fight of the Night award.
On January 19, 2019, Henry Cejudo defeated T.J. Dillashaw via TKO at UFC Fight Night 143 to retain his UFC Flyweight Championship, also earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
On June 8, 2019, Henry Cejudo defeated Marlon Moraes at UFC 238 to win the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship, becoming a simultaneous two-division champion and earning a Performance of the Night award.
On May 9, 2020, Henry Cejudo defeated Dominick Cruz via technical knockout at UFC 249.
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