Henry Cejudo will return to competition against a legendary opponent. “Triple C” meets a former UFC champion he never faced before. Cejudo retired after losing to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 last month. He announced that fight as his planned farewell. The 38-year-old forged an elite MMA career after switching from wrestling. He captured UFC titles in two weight divisions at the same time.
Cejudo spoke openly about goals beyond combat sports. He wanted to chase those plans after one final performance. His time away from competition proved brief. Event organizers recently confirmed his return date and opponent.
Cejudo Headlines RAF06 in Arizona
Henry Cejudo will headline RAF06 in Tempe on February 26. The event takes place at the Mullett Arena in Arizona. Cejudo follows other UFC names back to competitive wrestling. He will compete for Real American Freestyle.
Cejudo first retired from MMA in 2020. He attempted a comeback three years later. That run ended with four straight losses. His next opponent also returned after retirement. Both men now meet outside traditional MMA rules.
Urijah Faber Steps Back Into Competition
Urijah Faber closed his MMA career with a win over Brad Pickett in 2016. He later suffered a knockout loss to Petr Yan in December 2019. The 46-year-old earned induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. He stayed active through elite-level grappling competition.
Faber won two grappling bouts in 2024. He defeated Bibiano Fernandes and Jeff Glover. His next appearance brings a high-profile clash with Cejudo. The matchup pairs two decorated veterans on one stage.
Muhammad Mokaev Strengthens the RAF06 Card
Organizers also booked Clay Guida for RAF06 on February 26. His opponent remains unannounced. Real American Freestyle revealed another confirmed bout instead. Former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will face Bryce Meredith.
Mokaev recorded seven UFC wins without a loss. He left the promotion in 2024 under controversial circumstances. He last competed for BRAVE CF. Mokaev stopped Gerard Burns with a second-round head kick knockout. That victory earned him the vacant flyweight title.
