Henry Cejudo Net Worth 2024: how rich is the ex-UFC champion?
Henry Cejudo is one of the highly decorated fighter on the UFC roster . Here are some details about his net worth, endorsement deals and personal life
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Henry Cejudo has a decent net worth (via Imago)
| Name | Henry Cejudo |
| Age | 37 years |
| Net Worth | $ 2 million |
| Source f wealth | MMA, Endorsements |
| Salary | $500,000 ( base salary ) |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Nickname | Triple C |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Kids | 2 |
| Last Update | February 2024. |
Henry Cejudo is the first and only UFC fighter to hold the Olympic gold medal and a UFC championship (two divisions) in history. Henry Cejudo has a history of having a cringeworthy personality when promoting fights. He started going by the nickname “Triple C” after capturing the flyweight and bantamweight titles. His dominant fighting style and cringe personality made him a famous name in MMA. With his fame comes money, and Henry Cejudo’s net worth easily surpasses the 1 million dollar mark.
Cejudo, who came from poverty, has received hefty checks after his performance in the UFC. Born on February 9, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, Cejudo is of Mexican descent and was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Coming from nowhere, Cejudo has claimed everything from the Olympic gold to becoming a double Champ in the UFC. Find out more details about the net worth, fighting career, and personal life of Henry Cejudo.
Henry Cejudo Net Worth 2023
After the tremendous feats he’s accomplished inside the UFC, one can only wonder what Cejudo’s net worth is. Multiple sources state Henry Cejudo’s net worth is around 2 million dollars. After his first retirement, Henry focused a lot on his YouTube channel and appeared on several podcasts.
He also appeared in an episode of AEW Dynamite alongside Mike Tyson, Rashad Evans, and Vitor Belfort in a brawl against Chris Jericho. Cejudo also has brand deals and endorsements that help add to his fortune.
Henry Cejudo salary
Henry Cejudo made around $100,000 for his first title shot in the UFC. He made more than $100,000 when he fought Sergio Pettis at UFC 217. Cejudo made more than $200,000 after winning the flyweight title at UFC 227.
Triple C saw an increase in his pay after winning the Bantamweight title. He earned around $440,000 after defending his title against TJ Dillashaw. He earned more than $500,000 after winning the bantamweight title at UFC 238. Cejudo earned a similar amount for the UFC 249 title fight against Dominick Cruz.
Cejudo earned around $500,000 for his return to the octagon against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288. He will also earn a minimum of $500,000 extra for PPV bonuses, making his earnings a total of a million dollars for his upcoming fight.
Henry Cejudo Fighting Career
Cejudo began wrestling at a very young age. He quickly rose to prominence as a high school wrestler, winning four state championships in Arizona. ‘Triple C‘ continued his wrestling career at the collegiate level.
Henry Cejudo competed for Arizona State University, where he won two NCAA championships and was named the tournament’s outstanding wrestler in both years. Cejudo competed at 55 kilograms during his wrestling days. He became the youngest American to win an Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
After his wrestling career, Cejudo transitioned to mixed martial arts and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. He signed with UFC in 2014 and struggled to find his footing in the UFC. He lost to Demetrius Johnson and Joseph Benavidez. However, he started implementing changes in his game plan and ultimately fought back to another title shot. He showed why he is one of the best wrestlers in MMA.
Cejudo became the flyweight champion in 2018 after defeating Demetrious Johnson at UFC 227. In 2019, Cejudo moved to bantamweight to fight for the vacant title. Cejudo defeated Marlon Moraes to become the bantamweight champion as well, making him the only Olympic gold medallist to win titles simultaneously in two divisions. He defended the title successfully before retiring from MMA in 2020. However, Triple C returned to the octagon again in 2023 to face Aljamain Sterling. He could not return with a win as he lost a split decision.
Henry Cejudo Brand deals and Endorsements
Henry Cejudo has many sponsorship and endorsement deals. He highlights most of his sponsorships on his YouTube channel. Triple C has sponsorship deals with BETONLINE, Jimmy Functional Snack and Cookie Co.
He has an endorsement deal with F3 Energy Drink. He also endorses the Lifted Truck on various videos on his YouTube channel.
Henry Cejudo’s personal life
Cejudo is a married man with a daughter named America Maria Cejudo and a son named Enzo. He married Ana Karolina in 2021. He announced that he has a second kid on the way in 2023. Cejudo’s wife, Ana Karolina, hails from Campinas, Brazil. Karolina has a degree in environmental management and works as an influencer.
A single mother raised Cejudo and his siblings. His father was an alcoholic and a drug addict. They were of Mexican descent. Cejudo also had to move an astonishing 50 times as a kid.
FAQs
Henry Cejudo’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
‘The Triple C’ is married to Ana Karolina, who is of Brazilian descent.
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