Henry Cejudo Biography: Kids, Wife, Awards, Siblings, Net Worth, Podcast, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, TV Appearance

Henry Cejudo, born February 9, 1987, in Los Angeles, is an American former Olympic wrestling gold medalist and UFC double‑champion in both flyweight and bantamweight divisions.

Profile

• Full Name: Henry Carlos Cejudo
• Stage Name: Henry Cejudo
• Born: February 9, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former Olympic Wrestler, MMA Fighter, Podcaster
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Parent: Jorge Cejudo (father), Nelly Rico (mother)
• Siblings: Six
• Spouse: Ana Karolina
• Children: America Maria, Enzo Carlos
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life And Education

Henry Cejudo was born on February 9, 1987, in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, Jorge and Nelly. He is the youngest of seven children and was raised in poverty, moving frequently across Los Angeles, New Mexico, and Phoenix.

His father struggled with addiction and was deported when Henry was six; his mother fled with the children to protect them. Henry is of Mexican heritage and was raised with Christian values.

He attended Maryvale High School in Phoenix, where he excelled at wrestling. He later earned a Bachelor’s in Theology from Grand Canyon University in 2015 while training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

Career

Henry won an Olympic gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics at age 21, becoming one of the youngest American wrestling champions. He transitioned to MMA in 2013 and joined the UFC in 2014. In the UFC, he became the Flyweight Champion by defeating Demetrious Johnson in 2016.

In 2018, he won the UFC Bantamweight title by defeating Marlon Moraes, becoming one of only four fighters to hold two UFC belts simultaneously. He defended his titles and retired in 2020 after defeating Dominick Cruz. Cejudo returned to competition in 2023 and 2024 but lost bouts to Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili, and Song Yadong.

Awards and Nominations

• Olympic Gold Medalist (Freestyle Wrestling, 2008)
• UFC Flyweight Champion (2016–2018)
• UFC Bantamweight Champion (2018–2020)
• Multiple Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @henry_cejudo

Personal Life

American former Olympic wrestling gold medalist Henry Cejudo has been married to Ana Karolina since September 17, 2021. They have a daughter, America Maria, born in November 2021, and a son, Enzo Carlos, born in October 2023.

He resides in Phoenix, and there is no information available about his previous romantic relationships. Regarding his height, Henry Cejudo stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall, which is approximately 163 cm.

TV Appearance

• Co-host of Pound 4 Pound Podcast with Kamaru Usman
• Featured in Olympic and MMA documentaries and fight analysis programs

Net Worth

Henry Cejudo is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million, though some sources suggest it could be as high as $5 million. His earnings come from UFC fight purses, Olympic endorsement deals, post-retirement media deals, sponsorships, and podcasting. Despite high career payouts, expenses, and investments, his net worth has remained in this range.