Henry Cejudo

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Henry Cejudo born?February 9, 1987
2. Where was Henry Cejudo born?Los Angeles, California, USA
3. What is the olympic gold medal?2008 Summer Olympics, Freestyle Wrestling (55 kg)
4. What is the UFC championships held?Flyweight and Bantamweight
5. How did Henry Cejudo become a champion in the UFC?He used his wrestling base and learned striking and submissions to win fights and capture titles.
6. What does it mean that Henry Cejudo is a two‑division champion?It means he holds the UFC titles in both the Flyweight and Bantamweight categories at the same time.

Freestyle Wrestling: An Olympic wrestling style characterized by the use of leg attacks and the freedom to use all holds and techniques.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground.
Weight Class: A division in combat sports that categorizes competitors based on their body mass to ensure fair and balanced competition.
Takedown: A wrestling or MMA maneuver used to bring an opponent from a standing position to the mat.