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Henry Cejudo confident he can score knockout win over Song Yadong in UFC Seattle headliner: "Stopping this dude"

Josh Evanoff - January 9, 2025

Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo believes he’ll stop Song Yadong next month. ‘Triple C’ recently had his return to the cage announced for the main event of UFC Seattle in February. For Henry Cejudo, the bout will end a yearlong hiatus from the octagon. The former two-weight champion was last seen in the cage last February, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili.

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Song Yadong

Henry Cejudo rips Song Yadong following UFC Seattle main event announcement

Harry Kettle - January 8, 2025

UFC legend Henry Cejudo has ripped into Song Yadong following the announcement of their UFC Seattle main event. As we know, Henry Cejudo has done it all in combat sports. In addition to acquiring an Olympic gold medal, he’s also a two-weight UFC world champion. He is easily one of the most fascinating mixed martial arts fighters of his generation, and many would argue that’s down to his unique persona alone.

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Henry Cejudo

Dana White reveals stacked UFC Seattle card featuring Yadong-Cejudo main event

Cole Shelton - January 7, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the full UFC Seattle card which features a key bantamweight bout. The promotion will be returning to Seattle on February 22 for a Fight Night card. Although the card is still several weeks away, White took to social media to share the full fight card, which is a solid card.

Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong
Song Yadong

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong targeted for UFC Seattle in February

Josh Evanoff - January 6, 2025

A bout between bantamweight contenders Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong is being targeted for UFC Seattle. ‘Triple C’ hasn’t been seen since his clash with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 last February. The bout was just Henry Cejudo’s second since ending his retirement the previous year to face Aljamain Sterling. Sadly for the former two-weight champion, ‘The Machine’ largely dominated down the stretch of their bantamweight contest to secure a decision win.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov maps out final fights of Henry Cejudo's UFC career: 'I'm going to talk with Dana'

BJ Penn Staff - December 17, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he knows how Henry Cejudo should conclude his hall of fame-worthy UFC career. Dagestan’s Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, joined Cejudo on a recent episode of the Pound-for-Pound podcast, and shared some advice with the American.

Sean O'Malley and Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo

Daniel Cormier shares his bantamweight wishlist, including Sean O’Malley vs. Henry Cejudo

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared his wishlist for bantamweight, including Sean O’Malley vs Henry Cejudo. Ever since he lost the UFC bantamweight championship, we haven’t heard much regarding the future of Sean O’Malley. Some believe he should get an immediate rematch against Merab Dvalishvili, whereas others disagree. Right now, it seems more likely that Petr Yan or Umar Nurmagomedov will receive such an opportunity.

Dominick Cruz and Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo seemingly approves future rematch with Dominick Cruz: "Let's make it happen!"

Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2024

Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo is down to face Dominick Cruz again. ‘Triple C’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a showdown with Merab Dvalishvili in February. There, Henry Cejudo was handed his second straight loss by ‘The Machine’, this time losing by unanimous decision. Last May, the former champion ended his three-year retirement, suffering a defeat against Aljamain Sterling.

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Former UFC champion thinks Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley could end in spectacular fashion: 'I truly believe that'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 18, 2024

Colby Covington will be facing Joaquin Buckley in December, and one former UFC champion believes a particular scenario could very well occur on fight night. This will be the biggest test in the pro MMA career of Buckley. He passed his recent test with flying colors, knocking out Stephen Thompson back in October. He’ll have a quick turnaround when he meets Covington at UFC Tampa on December 14th.

Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Henry Cejudo says Khamzat Chimaev is clear number one contender for UFC middleweight title: "Give him that damn title shot"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 28, 2024

Henry Cejudo is in awe of Khamzat Chimaev following his quick UFC 308 win over Robert Whittaker. Chimaev went one-on-one with Whittaker in the co-main event of UFC 308. While fans were excited for the pivotal middleweight scrap, they didn’t get much time to enjoy it. Chimaev took Whittaker down and ended up injuring “The Reaper,” who said his jaw his fine but his bottom teeth were pushed back.

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Henry Cejudo

Brandon Royval would welcome Henry Cejudo back to flyweight: "I could just walk him right into a knee"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 22, 2024

Brandon Royval would welcome Henry Cejudo back to flyweight if “Triple C” makes the cut back down. Back in the summer, Cejudo said he’s considering a return to the 125-pound division. He once captured gold in the weight class before moving up to bantamweight to earn a title there.

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Kayla Harrison

Henry Cejudo reveals how Kayla Harrison can run into problems against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024

Henry Cejudo believes Ketlen Vieira can make things uncomfortable for Kayla Harrison. Vieira and Harrison will collide this Saturday inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Harrison has said she expects to be a backup option if the women’s bantamweight title co-headliner needs her. Otherwise, it’s a chance for Harrison to solidify her place as a contender for the 135-pound gold.

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Sean O'Malley

Henry Cejudo blasts "World's biggest cuck" Sean O'Malley after dismissing his Olympic accolades

Curtis Calhoun - September 20, 2024

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has a pointed message for Sean O’Malley after the latter downplayed his career accolades. O’Malley lost the UFC bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last weekend in Las Vegas. Despite initially taking the unanimous decision loss gracefully, he’s pivoted recently, claiming he was robbed on the judges’ scorecards.

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Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo takes aim at “bums” Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley after UFC 306: “I’m teaching wrestling for cokeheads”

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024

Henry Cejudo has taken a shot at both Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley following the result of the UFC 306 main event. As we know, Henry Cejudo is a former two-weight UFC champion. As we also know, he’s established himself as something of a troll in recent times. Throughout the course of the last five years, he has made it known that he wants to carve out an entirely new persona for himself. As such, we’ve seen the creation of ‘Triple C’.

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Henry Cejudo's coach confirms he's serious about a flyweight return "To save the division!"

Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024

Former UFC two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo is serious about a return to the flyweight division, per one of his longtime coaches. Cejudo hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 in February. Dvalishvili will fight for the UFC bantamweight title this weekend against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306.

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Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley sounds off on “little f**king weasel” Henry Cejudo ahead of UFC 306: “I’m a nightmare for him”

Harry Kettle - September 13, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has gone off on Henry Cejudo ahead of the former’s return to the cage tomorrow night. This weekend, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. The expectation is that it’ll be a night to remember at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with these two fighters – who have drastically different styles – trading blows.

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Song Yadong

Song Yadong scolds Henry Cejudo for Sean O'Malley callout: "You've been ducking me since July!"

Curtis Calhoun - September 10, 2024

UFC bantamweight contender Song Yadong scoffed at Henry Cejudo’s recent comments over a future clash with Sean O’Malley. O’Malley will face Cejudo’s most recent opponent, Merab Dvalishvili, in the UFC 306 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. Top contenders like Cejudo, Yadong, and Umar Nurmagomedov are waiting in the wings for potential title shots.

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Sean O'Malley

VIDEO | Sean O'Malley walks off Henry Cejudo's podcast after 30 seconds: "You're welcome!"

Curtis Calhoun - September 9, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley used part of his pre-UFC 306 media availability to troll Henry Cejudo on his podcast. O’Malley will defend the UFC bantamweight title against the surging Merab Dvalishvili this Saturday in Las Vegas. The UFC 306 card marks the first major sporting event held at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo
Merab Dvalishvili

Henry Cejudo shares bold prediction for Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvilli at UFC 306: "He’s going to beat him"

Chris Taylor - August 31, 2024

Henry Cejudo has shared a bold prediction for next month’s bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli at UFC 306. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Dvalishvilli (17-4 MMA) are set to collide at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. It is a highly anticipated contest and one that both ‘Suga’ and ‘The Machine’ believe they will earn a stoppage in.