Best fights of Henry Cejudo
Over 13 years as a professional, Henry Cejudo has compiled a 16-6 (8) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Henry Cejudo KOs T.J. Dillashaw in 32 seconds
On January 19, 2019 Henry Cejudo defended his UFC flyweight title against T.J. Dillashaw. Cejudo was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Dillashaw was 32 with a record of 16-3. Cejudo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Dillashaw was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cejudo stopped T.J. Dillashaw via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Henry Cejudo defeats Demetrious Johnson in their 2nd fight
On August 4, 2018 Henry Cejudo fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cejudo was 31 years old with a record of 12-2, and Johnson was 31 with a record of 20-2-1. Cejudo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 13-fight winning streak. Cejudo won via split decision. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
3. Henry Cejudo KOs Marlon Moraes
On June 8, 2019 Henry Cejudo fought Marlon Moraes for the vacant UFC bantamweight title. Cejudo was 32 years old with a record of 14-2, and Moraes was 31 with a record of 22-5-1. Both Cejudo and Moraes were on a 4-fight winning streak. Cejudo stopped Marlon Moraes via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Henry Cejudo KOs Dominick Cruz
On May 9, 2020 Henry Cejudo defended his UFC bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz. Cejudo was 33 years old with a record of 15-2, and Cruz was 35 with a record of 22-2. Cejudo was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Cruz was coming off a loss. Cejudo stopped Dominick Cruz via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Henry Cejudo loses to Aljamain Sterling via split decision
On May 6, 2023 Henry Cejudo fought Aljamain Sterling for the UFC bantamweight title. Cejudo was 36 years old with a record of 16-2, and Sterling was 33 with a record of 22-3. Cejudo was on a 6-fight winning streak and Sterling was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cejudo lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sterling.
6. Henry Cejudo defeats Sergio Pettis
On December 2, 2017 Henry Cejudo faced Sergio Pettis in a flyweight bout. Cejudo was 30 years old with a record of 11-2, and Pettis was 24 with a record of 16-2. Cejudo was coming off a win and Pettis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cejudo won via unanimous decision.
7. Henry Cejudo loses to Joseph Benavidez via split decision
On December 3, 2016 Henry Cejudo faced Joseph Benavidez in a flyweight bout. Cejudo was 29 years old with a record of 10-1, and Benavidez was 32 with a record of 24-4. Cejudo was coming off a loss, while Benavidez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cejudo lost via split decision. Went the distance with Benavidez.
8. Henry Cejudo KOs Anthony Sessions
On April 19, 2013 Henry Cejudo fought Anthony Sessions for the vacant WFF bantamweight title. Cejudo was 26 years old with a record of 2-0, and Sessions was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cejudo was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cejudo stopped Anthony Sessions via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Henry Cejudo defeats Chris Cariaso
On March 14, 2015 Henry Cejudo faced Chris Cariaso in a flyweight bout. Cejudo was 28 years old with a record of 7-0, and Cariaso was 33 with a record of 17-6. Cejudo was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak, while Cariaso was coming off a loss. Cejudo won via unanimous decision.
10. Henry Cejudo defeats Jussier Formiga
On November 21, 2015 Henry Cejudo faced Jussier Formiga in a bantamweight bout. Cejudo was 28 years old with a record of 9-0, and Formiga was 30 with a record of 18-3. Cejudo was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Formiga was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cejudo won via split decision.