Former UFC doubles champion Henry Cejudo went the distance with dangerous prospect Payton Talbott at UFC 323.
‘Triple C’ was rocked early in the first round and Payton Talbott even took him down, something fans weren’t expecting. After fifteen minutes striking partyTalbott cruised to victory by decision, spoiling Cejudo’s farewell fight.
However, Henry Cejudo gave it his all and this fight could already be the fight of the night. Cageside, UFC CEO Dana White has already promised Cejudo a bonus.
The UFC also produced a retirement video for Henry Cejudo, which aired on the big screen. The MMA community has reacted to his retirement.
MMA World reacts to Henry Cejudo’s retirement
After Henry Cejudo’s last dance, Justin Gaethje posted on X:
“@HenryCejudo, my hats off to your legend. Thank you for representing AZ and the USA with a pure heart and huge huevos 👏 👊”
Jiří Procházka wrote:
“Congratulations to @HenryCejudo, great career. Not only a fighter, but also a great coach and person. All the best 🙏”
Tracy Cortez posted on x:
“Incredible career 👏🏽✨ so proud of you @HenryCejudo proud to call you family! Honored to have witnessed your journey since we were kids ❤️ on to the next chapter champion! #UFC323”
Ariel Helwani wrote:
“Great, great fight. Talbott wins via UD (30-27 x3). Cejudo loses, but he has nothing to be ashamed of. An example of big heart and will in his last fight. 🫡”
The MMA guru wrote:
“Great heart and perseverance from Cejudo to end his career despite being over the hill #UFC323 Clean, damaging win from Talbott, composed and calm throughout. Henry reckless, aggressive, chin in the air.”
Cejudo also posted his farewell message:
“I promised I’d leave it all in the cage and I did. You’re welcome 💋 Thankful for all of you #UFC323”
Check out the responses below:
The former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion retires with a 16-6 record and boasts wins over the legendary Demetrious Johnson, TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz, among others.
Cejudo was unable to break his losing streak in his last fight, but his achievements in the sport are widely recognized by the MMA community. We wish Cejudo a pleasant retirement and congratulate him on his wonderful career.
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