The legacy of Henry Cejudo is set in stone as one of the handful of fighters to become double champ in UFC. His splendid resume boasting of a coveted Olympic gold medal and UFC world championship speaks volumes about his fighting acumen. However, the American fighter had humble beginnings and worked hard to make ends meet. The epitome of the American Dream, ‘Triple C’ was born to Mexican immigrants. He endured hardships and lived in poverty as his mother juggled jobs to keep the family afloat. However, determined to shape his destiny, the Los Angeles native took to wrestling and amassed fame and wealth due to his exploits on the mat.
Notably, the youngest American gold medalist in wrestling then transitioned to MMA and proved his mettle as he racked up accolades and titles. With the desire to hang up gloves while being at the top of his game, he retired from MMA in 2020. Since then, ‘The Messenger’ is trying his best to be a perfect husband and a caring father.
Who is ‘Triple C’s wife, Ana Karolina?
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Henry Cejudo is married to the love of his life, Ana Karolina. Karolina was born on October 10 and hails from Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. However, she currently lives with Cejudo and their lovely daughter in Arizona, USA.
Further, Karolina shares an ardent passion for environmentalism and environmental issues, as evidenced by her social media handles. Likewise, she earned her degree in Environmental Management from the State Univesity of Campinas, Sao Paulo.
In addition, she is a model and Instagram influencer and is the face of multiple brands. The endorsement list includes a Brazilian fashion line called Wella Professionals Brasil. She is also affiliated with Sebastian Professional Brasil and a hair product, NIOXIN.
Clearly, the bond between the two is as strong as it gets. Cejudo is rightfully always showing off his beautiful relationship with his wife and children. Here’s how he met Karolina in the first place and ended up deciding to propose to her.
How did the ex-UFC champ meet his wife?
Reportedly, the couple met through a mutual friend. After keeping their relationship under wraps for a long, the pair announced and acknowledged their status in November 2020. Cejudo, who always believed in a forever-lasting relationship, proposed to Karolina on one knee on June 2, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. The special moment came at the celebration of their pregnancy announcement.
Moreover, sharing the precious moment on his Instagram handle, the 36-year-old hilariously wrote, “Many of you may think this is a level change for takedown but this is how I proposed. Cant wait till America is born @anakarolinafr ❤️”
The pair finally tied the knot on September 17, 2021.
How many children do Ana Karolina and Henry Cejudo have?
Cejudo and Karolina are blessed with one beautiful daughter whom the couple welcomed on 18th November 2021. The former wrestler shared the first image of their daughter, named America Maria, on his social media account. Both Karolina and America appear in a peaceful sleep and Cejudo promises to love her in the heartfelt caption.
He penned, “At 4:26am, God brought our beautiful America to this world. It’s a very surreal feeling and responsibly that we have as parents. To learn from the good of our upbringing and that of what we missed too.”
“We promise to love, encourage, discipline and to have a relationship with you my baby America. Mommy and Daddy wants to welcome you to this beautiful world. America Maria Cejudo 11/18/2021 ❤️ 🇺🇸”
Cejudo, who wanted to enjoy his time off the Octagon, built a loving family with Ana Karolina during his 3-year-long hiatus. However, the 16-2 record holder couldn’t resist getting in the Octagon for long.
How many children do Ana Karolina and Henry Cejudo have?
Cejudo and Karolina are blessed with two beautiful children. A daughter and a son who was only recently born. The daughter, whom the couple welcomed on 18th November 2021 is named America Maria Cejudo. The former wrestler shared the first image of their daughter on his social media account and received much love. In the post, both Karolina and America appear in a peaceful sleep and Cejudo promises to love her in the heartfelt caption.
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He penned, “At 4:26am, God brought our beautiful America to this world. It’s a very surreal feeling and responsibly that we have as parents. To learn from the good of our upbringing and that of what we missed too.”
“We promise to love, encourage, discipline and to have a relationship with you my baby America. Mommy and Daddy wants to welcome you to this beautiful world. America Maria Cejudo 11/18/2021 ❤️ 🇺🇸”
The couple also welcomed their son, Enzo, in late 2023 in the month of October. Cejudo once again took to Instagram to send out a message of both, joy and loss as Enzo’s birth came just after Cejudo had lost his sister, Gloria Cejudo to cancer.
Henry Cejudo’s next fight at UFC 298
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Making his comeback after a successful title defense against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249, Cejudo took on former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288. Unfortunately, he ended up losing the fight which affected his morale but not enough to stop him in his tracks.
Now, he’s about to get back in the cage against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298. He’s had Dvalishvili’s name on his list for some time now and finally, he’s got the chance of taking him down. His ambition has been to move up to featherweight and try and get that third championship belt for himself.
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Now that could rightfully make him ‘Triple C’ in the UFC too. What do you think of these details about former UFC champion Henry Cejudo’s family? Do you believe he will reign supreme against Aljamain Sterling? Let us know in the comments below.
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