Henry Cejudo made sure he had nothing left to give in the last fight of his illustrious MMA career at UFC 323.The former two-division champion shined at UFC 323 in what was billed as his retirement bout as he went three thrilling rounds with blue-chip prospect Payton Talbott, ultimately losing a unanimous decision to the younger fighter. Talbott showed his friend and past training partner the greatest respect, meeting him toe-to-toe in the middle of the cage and even managing a takedown on the Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler.Afterwards, Cejudo was honored with a tribute video and few can argue that he won’t go down as one of the best fighters ever to step into the UFC octagon.Social media reaction from Cejudo’s peers reflected as much, with Alan Jouban dubbing Cejudo “a legend and a HOFer!” Given his incredible in-cage accolades, Cejudo’s future induction into the UFC Hall of Fame is all but guaranteed.See more reactions from the pros below.My friend @HenryCejudo you’re a Legend and a HOFer! #UFC323— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 7, 2025@HenryCejudo my hats off to you legend. Thank you for repping AZ and USA with pure heart and huge huevos 👏 👊— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) December 7, 2025Congrats to @HenryCejudo, beautiful career. Not just a fighter, but also great coach and person.All the best 🙏— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) December 7, 2025Wow @PaytonTalbott@HenryCejudo 50K by @danawhite regardless. That’s what makes @ufc great— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) December 7, 2025👏👏👏great fight— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 7, 2025Talbott fought a hell of a fight and Cejudo proved his toughness yet again. That was a fun fight! #ufc323— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 7, 2025What a ride. Congrats Triple C. @henry_cejudopic.twitter.com/4j1Gt07kMR— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) December 7, 2025@HenryCejudo , I’ve been talking some shit about u, but the truth is that I’ve always wanted to dance with u inside the cage, not cuzz I hate u, but because u’re a phenomenal athlete. Thank u for not listening to my shit. Thank u so much for everything Triple C, u’ve inspires me.— Vinicius “LokDog” Oliveira (@LokdogVinicius) December 7, 2025I really don’t understand why Cejudo came back to fighting. For whom? For what purpose? He competed his whole life, won everything, a legend. His physical prowess isn’t what it used to be. His head tells him he can, but his body can’t. #UFC#UFCFightPass— Dudu Dantas (@DuduDantasMMA) December 7, 2025Talbott with a great performance 🔥— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) December 7, 2025