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UFC 323: Future Hall-Of-Famer Retires With Loss & Emotional Farewell

On December 06, 2025, Henry Cejudo announced his retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, with all three judges scoring 30-27.
Ahead of the bout, Henry Cejudo, age 38, said it would be his last fight after going 0-4 since his comeback run.
Talbott used his size and reach to win striking exchanges with leg kicks and secured two takedowns against the Olympian while Cejudo endured a bloodied face and round 2 onslaught.
Next week, Talbott will likely be ranked in the UFC's Top 10, and Dana White promised Cejudo a $50,000 bonus; Cejudo said, `Payton is the future, man.`
His record stands at 16-6 and he remains the only fighter to pair a UFC championship with an Olympic gold medal; longtime coach Santino Defranco also retired as Cejudo announces permanent retirement.

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