5 Fights that defined Henry Cejudo's UFC career 

#1 Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz (UFC 249 - May 2020)

Henry Cejudo retired moments after retaining his title.

Despite Henry Cejudo's exceptional recent run, former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz was still widely recognized as being the best 135-pound fighter in company history - before Saturday night.

Coming into UFC 249, Cruz had never been knocked out in his 24-fight MMA career. Cejudo superbly changed that fact in the second round of the pair's co-main event clash, though.

Seconds after being cut due to an accidental clash of heads, Cejudo hit Cruz with a big knee - which instantly put the challenger down. Cejudo followed in with a barrage of left hands, and the fight was stopped soon after.

While some questioned the timing of the stoppage, the ending of the fight was still stunning. It was not, however, quite as remarkable as the announcement Cejudo would make during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

“I’m happy with my career...I’ve done enough in the sport. I want to walk away. I am 33-years-old. I have a girl now. I eventually want to start a family. Since I was 11-years-old, I sacrificed my whole life to get where I’m at today. I’m not going to let anyone take that from me. I’m retiring tonight, Joe. I’m 33-years-old. I’m happy with my career. Again, Uncle Dana [White], I want to say thank you. You’re the man. Triple C’s out. You don’t have to hear my a** no more.”

With that, it seems that Henry Cejudo is done with the sport of MMA. Cejudo offered little explanation of his decision after the event either, past suggesting that he had enjoyed his time off following recent shoulder surgery.

If this is the end for Henry Cejudo, he has undoubtedly secured his legacy as one of the all-time best fighters in the sport's lighter weight classes.