Matt Damon Says He Didn’t Recognize Henry Cejudo Backstage at a UFC Event
The story surfaced on Joe Rogan’s podcast during promotion for Damon and Ben Affleck’s Netflix film The Rip.
Overview
- During a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Damon recounted mistaking an unassuming, small-statured man for a civilian before learning it was Henry Cejudo.
- Damon said the encounter occurred backstage at a Los Angeles UFC event he believes was at Staples Center, likely UFC 227.
- After that meeting, Cejudo went on to become a two-division UFC champion by knocking out T.J. Dillashaw in 32 seconds on the first ESPN+ card.
- Cejudo retired from MMA in December following a decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323, his fourth straight defeat.
- Despite retiring from MMA, Cejudo is slated for a wrestling match against Urijah Faber at RAF 06 on February 28.