Short answer? Henry Cejudo lives in the Phoenix, Arizona, area, and his home gym is Fight Ready MMA in Scottsdale. That’s where he’s done most of his training. But he’s shown he’ll leave the Valley when a camp calls for it, so let’s walk through it.
| L | Payton TalbottDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2Dec 6, 2025 |
| L | Song YadongDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. SongFeb 22, 2025 |
| L | Merab DvalishviliDecision - Unanimous · R3 5:00 | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. TopuriaFeb 17, 2024 |
| L | Aljamain Sterling TitleDecision - Split · R5 5:00 | UFC 288: Sterling vs. CejudoMay 6, 2023 |
| W | Dominick Cruz TitleKO/TKO · Knee to Head At Distance · R2 4:58 | UFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeMay 9, 2020 |
So where is home for Cejudo?
Phoenix. A local news report called him a Valley resident, and a Foothills Focus piece from November 2025 was shot at his home in Phoenix. We’re sticking to the city here, since there’s no reason to go further.
And his roots run deep in the area. He was a kid in west Phoenix long before the Olympic gold and the UFC belts. He attended 13 different schools growing up in Arizona.
Here’s a detail that trips people up. The UFC lists his place of birth as Los Angeles, but a few stat sites say Phoenix. So he was born in California and raised in Arizona. That’s why you’ll see both cities attached to him.
What’s the deal with Fight Ready?
Fight Ready is the name you’ll see next to Cejudo most often. The UFC’s athlete page lists his gym as Fight Ready in Scottsdale, Arizona. EssentiallySports also reports he trains at Fight Ready MMA in Scottsdale.
Arizona’s fight scene is bigger than one gym, though. The area also has The MMA Lab in Phoenix, Fight Ready MMA in Scottsdale and Red Hawk Academy in Peoria. Fight Ready has produced Cejudo and ranked flyweight Tracy Cortez.
Does the name ring a bell for another reason? It should. Jon Jones left Jackson/Wink in New Mexico to join the team at Fight Ready. We cover that side of Arizona in our Jon Jones live-and-train guide.
Who’s in his corner?
Wikipedia’s infobox lists Eric Albarracin as his MMA trainer and Kevin Jackson as his wrestling trainer. That fits his story. Albarracin was at the Olympic Training Center when a young Cejudo first showed up.
One caution. EssentiallySports said that as of 2025, Albarracin trains people at Pitbull Bros. Gym in Arizona. So a coach’s current gym can differ from the one a fighter is listed under. If you’re planning a visit to watch a session, check with the gyms directly.
Does he ever leave Arizona for camp?
Yes, and this is the part that surprised a lot of fans. Before a freestyle wrestling rematch with Merab Dvalishvili, Cejudo trained in Amsterdam, New York, for the inaugural lightweight crossover championship in Cleveland. He trained daily at Mule Fitness with congressional candidate Anthony Constantino.
He was open about why. He talked about “really isolating myself” there. He also said he came after Constantino asked him to.
So did the move work out? We couldn’t confirm the result of that match in our research, so we won’t guess.
What does a normal camp look like?
Based on a Foothills Focus profile, camp means staying put. During camp they’re not traveling, they’re at the gym every day. The profile adds that things loosen up between fights. That sounds right for a veteran who has done this for years.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Home base | Phoenix, Arizona (Valley resident) |
| Gym | Fight Ready, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Coaches listed | Eric Albarracin (MMA), Kevin Jackson (wrestling) |
| Notable outside camp | Amsterdam, NY, for a wrestling rematch |
| UFC status | Not Fighting |
Where does he train now that he’s retired from MMA?
Good question. He retired after a loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 in December. But he didn’t disappear.
He was booked to face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle, and that card was set for Tempe. He was also set to make his Misfits Boxing debut against Deen The Great on September 26.
We couldn’t find a confirmed report on where he camped for the boxing match. And we couldn’t confirm the results of the freestyle or boxing matches. So treat anything you read about his current camp setup with some caution.
What fans usually get wrong
Honestly, the biggest mix-up is the birthplace. The second is assuming he’s always at one gym. He’s an Arizona guy first, but his camp for the Amsterdam match shows he’ll go where he thinks it helps.
Another one? People assume Fight Ready is only a pro gym. An older Phoenix New Times piece said beginners can take a cardio kickboxing class there. That article is old, so check the gym’s current schedule before you show up.
Want to compare with other fighters? We’ve got a Khabib Nurmagomedov guide that shows how different a camp setup can look.
So that’s the picture, friend. Phoenix is home, Fight Ready in Scottsdale is the gym, and he’ll take camp on the road when he wants to. We’ll update this if he shares a new setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Henry Cejudo live?
He lives in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. He’s described as a Valley resident. We don’t share anything more specific than the city.
What gym does Henry Cejudo train at?
The UFC lists Fight Ready in Scottsdale, AZ.
Is Henry Cejudo still fighting?
He retired from MMA after UFC 323. The UFC lists him as not fighting. He has since lined up freestyle wrestling and boxing matches. See the section above for what we could and couldn’t confirm.
Who is Henry Cejudo’s coach?
Wikipedia lists Eric Albarracin for MMA and Kevin Jackson for wrestling.
Sources
- UFC.com: Henry Cejudo athlete page
- Wikipedia: Henry Cejudo
- EssentiallySports: Who is Henry Cejudo’s coach Eric Albarracin?
- Cronkite News: Phoenix area emerges as hotbed for MMA fighters
- The Foothills Focus: Henry Cejudo reflects on The Valley upbringing
- NEWS10: Henry Cejudo training in Amsterdam
- The Recorder: Olympic gold-medal winner uses Amsterdam as training site
- Bloody Elbow: Cejudo books Misfits Boxing debut
- Bloody Elbow: Cejudo’s return opponent confirmed
- MiddleEasy: Jon Jones thanks Henry Cejudo
Last updated: October 2026
