Yes, Henry Cejudo is married, so he isn’t dating anyone else. His wife is Ana Karolina, a Brazilian model, and they have two young children. If you’ve seen wedding headlines from this summer and felt confused, you’re not alone, and we’ll sort that out below.
| 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 |
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| L | Aljamain Sterling TitleDecision - Split · R5 5:00 | UFC 288: Sterling vs. CejudoMay 6, 2023 |
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So who is Ana Karolina?
Ana Karolina is a model and social media personality from Campinas, in São Paulo state, Brazil. She also holds a degree in environmental studies. Her Instagram is where she posts lifestyle and motherhood content.
She’s not a fighter, and she doesn’t chase the MMA spotlight. But you’ll still spot her around Henry’s brand. She has shown up regularly in his social media and YouTube content in recent years.
How did they meet?
Honestly, the full story isn’t clear. They reportedly met sometime in 2020, and some reports say a friend introduced them. Where they met, and when they officially became a couple, remains unclear.
We do know the timing lines up with Henry’s first retirement. One outlet says he started dating Ana after that 2020 retirement. She posted a picture of the two of them in January 2021, which made their relationship public.
Wait, didn’t they get married twice?
This is the part that trips fans up. Here’s how the reporting lines up.
- 2021: Cejudo reportedly proposed on June 2, 2021, at a private party in Phoenix. In September, he posted on Instagram that they were married. IMDb lists their marriage as starting on September 17, 2021.
- 2026: The Big Lead reported that the couple celebrated with a bilingual ceremony in Vinhedo, Brazil. Their Honeyfund wedding page lists May 30, 2026, in São Paulo. The Big Lead’s story ran on June 19, 2026.
So which is “the” wedding? The sources I found don’t spell out how the two events relate. It looks like the 2026 event was a big celebration in Ana’s home country. But I can’t tell you whether it was legally separate from the 2021 marriage, because nobody has said so publicly.
And it’s a fun detail either way. The couple was expected to head back to their home in Arizona afterward.
What do we know about their kids?
Henry and Ana have two children. As of early 2025, they had a daughter and a son. The daughter was born in November 2021. The son arrived in October 2023, based on the couple’s Instagram posts.
We’re not going to name the kids here. Their parents share plenty online, but children deserve some privacy. If you want to see family moments, Henry’s and Ana’s own social accounts are the place to look.
One small thing to watch for: a couple of older IMDb-style listings still say “one child.” They’re just out of date.
Where do they live?
The family is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Wikipedia lists Cejudo as fighting out of Phoenix. That fits with his proposal party being held there. Beyond the city, there’s nothing more to say, and we wouldn’t want to.
Quick facts at a glance
| Question | What’s publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Relationship status | Married to Ana Karolina |
| Wife’s profession | Model, fitness enthusiast and social media personality |
| Marriage start (per IMDb) | September 17, 2021 |
| Brazil wedding celebration | Listed for May 30, 2026; reported June 19, 2026 |
| Children | Two (a daughter born November 2021, a son born October 2023) |
| Home base | Phoenix, Arizona area |
Where does the fighting fit in?
You might wonder how a family man balances all this. It’s a fair question. Cejudo retired after beating Dominick Cruz, then returned three years later and lost to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili. More recently, he was set to wrestle in the main event of Real American Freestyle 6.
Has he talked in detail about how family shaped those decisions? Not in anything we could confirm, so we won’t guess. What we can say is that his wife and kids are a big part of his public life now.
What fans usually get wrong
Three things come up again and again.
- “Is he single?” No. He’s been married for years.
- “Was the 2026 wedding his first?” Reports suggest the marriage began in 2021, and the 2026 event was a celebration. We can’t confirm the legal details.
- “Does Ana compete?” No. She’s a model and creator.
Also, some bio sites mix up details like her age and hometown. Stick with outlets that cite the couple’s own posts when you can.
Want more fighter family stories?
If you like this kind of read, we’ve got a few more. Check out Khabib Nurmagomedov’s family life or what’s known about Georges St-Pierre’s relationships.
That’s the short version of Henry’s story, and it’s a happy one: a champion who found his person, started a family and threw a party worth talking about. We’ll update this when anything new is shared publicly. Thanks for reading, and see you at the next one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Henry Cejudo’s wife?
Her name is Ana Karolina. She’s from Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. She works as a model and social media personality.
Does Henry Cejudo have a girlfriend?
No. He’s married to Ana Karolina, and nothing credible suggests otherwise.
How many kids does Henry Cejudo have?
Two: a daughter born in November 2021 and a son born in October 2023, per his and Ana’s Instagram posts as reported by Sportskeeda.
When did Henry Cejudo get married?
IMDb lists September 17, 2021. A larger wedding celebration in Brazil was reported in June 2026. Public reports don’t say how the two events relate legally.
Sources
- The Big Lead: Henry Cejudo marries Ana Karolina in Brazilian ceremony
- Honeyfund: Ana Karolina and Henry’s wedding page
- Firstsportz: Who is Henry Cejudo’s wife?
- Yahoo: Who is Henry Cejudo’s wife, Ana Karolina?
- Sportskeeda: Henry Cejudo’s kids
- IMDb: Henry Cejudo biography
- Wikipedia: Henry Cejudo
Last updated: October 2026
