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Henry Cejudo, a decorated Olympic gold medalist and two-division UFC champion, retires after his UFC 323 loss to Payton Talbott in Las Vegas.
Talbott defeated Cejudo by unanimous decision (30-27 on all cards) to seal the win at UFC 323.
Cejudo had publicly signaled the bout would be his last, and he followed through with retirement after the loss.
Cejudo previously retired in 2020 as bantamweight champion, then returned in 2023, ultimately ending with a 0-4 run since his return.
Payton Talbott is profiled as a highly touted 27-year-old prospect challenging Cejudo’s legacy as he moved toward a future in the sport.
Fight Ready MMA coach Santino Defranco also retired from coaching, signaling a broader shift around Cejudo’s team.
Cejudo’s comeback run after 2020 ended with an 0-4 record in four appearances since his return.
The UFC 323 event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking the end of Cejudo’s latest chapter in the sport.
Cejudo’s legacy includes Olympic wrestling gold and UFC flyweight and bantamweight titles, cementing him as a two-division champion.
ESPN's Brett Okamoto covered Cejudo’s retirement announcement from Las Vegas after UFC 323.
Cejudo’s career ends with a 16-6 record, highlighted by his 2018 flyweight title, 2019 bantamweight title, and status as a two-division champion.

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Henry Cejudo retires from UFC after UFC 323 loss to Payton Talbott and two prior retirements.
Dana White criticized the timing of Cejudo's retirement, saying it was a bad idea while the fighter was in his prime.
White later reflected on Cejudo's career, noting the retirement outcome and mentorship possibilities with Payton Talbott.
Cejudo finishes his MMA career 16-6 (10-5 UFC) after a standout Olympic freestyle wrestling run.
Cejudo has since built a social media brand and podcast beyond fighting.
Cejudo’s legacy includes victories over Johnson, Dillashaw, Cruz, and Moraes in a dominant run.
Cejudo’s career could earn him a place in the UFC Hall of Fame, though timing remains uncertain.
Cejudo leaves the promotion as one of the best lighter-weight fighters and a pioneer in the sport.
MMA Knockout provides ongoing coverage and updates on UFC and MMA news.
The article was published shortly after UFC 323 and includes post-fight reactions.

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