492: Olympic Gold Medalist and 2-Time Division UFC Champion Henry Cejudo Talks Life After the Octagon

Live from Super Bowl Radio Row, Joe Favorito and Scott Rosner welcome Olympic Gold Medalist and two-division UFC Champion Henry “Triple C” Cejudo for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to compete at the highest level. Cejudo reflects on his journey from growing up in poverty as the son of undocumented immigrant parents to becoming the youngest American Olympic wrestling gold medalist in 2008, and later capturing UFC titles in two weight classes. He shares what it felt like standing atop the Olympic podium, why wrestling remains the purest test of competition, and how he rebounded from setbacks early in his MMA career to become a champion again. Beyond the cage, Cejudo discusses life after fighting, mentoring other athletes in business, launching One Water, and the importance of self-awareness, discipline, and surrounding yourself with the right “engineers” to maximize both heart and ability. The episode explores legacy, leadership, and how elite performers transition from sport into entrepreneurship while continuing to inspire the next generation.Connect with Henry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-cejudo/Follow Henry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henry_cejudo/?hl=enFollow Henry on X: https://x.com/HenryCejudoHenry’s Profile on ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3023388/henry-cejudoHenry’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Pound4PoundwithKamaruHenryThe CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Sam Henry (@s_henry11), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Lissa Ruiz. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecuspshow.substack.com