The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - Henry Cejudo on Payton Talbott, FINAL UFC FIGHT before RETIREMENT
Dec 6, 2025
Henry Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist and two-division UFC champion, shares his thoughts ahead of his final fight against Payton Talbott. He reflects on his journey, revealing how sacrifices shaped him and highlighting the importance of protecting retired athletes from exploitation. Cejudo discusses his game plan to tackle Talbott's pressure and explains why family and avoiding injuries are crucial as he prepares to leave the octagon. He also reminisces about his greatest performances and what he hopes his legacy will be.
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From Wrestling Shoes To Olympic Gold
- Henry Cejudo recalls coming from a wrestling pedigree and the grind of cutting weight and competing overseas as formative struggles.
- He expresses deep gratitude for coaches and training partners who sacrificed time and effort for his career.
Help Legends Navigate Business
- Henry says "Legends always take care of legends" and stresses helping past athletes with business and branding.
- He urges established athletes to guide retired peers so they aren't taken advantage of by opportunists.
Top-10 Grind Drains The Fire
- Henry explains the emotional cost of being a contender versus being the champion and how it saps motivation.
- He says staying in the top 10 feels hollow compared with the all-or-nothing drive that made him great.