UFC star Henry Cejudo's Phoenix home burglarized days after taking down suspect
The Brief
Phoenix Police say UFC star Henry Cejudo's home was burglarized on April 8, just days after he helped take a hit-and-run suspect down before officers arrived.
His championship belt was stolen, as well as thousands of dollars worth of items.
PHOENIX - The Phoenix home of UFC fighter Henry Cejudo was burglarized Tuesday morning, just days after he took down an alleged drunk driver that crashed into his neighbor's house.
What we know
The crime happened at his Biltmore area home around 9 a.m. on April 8 near SR 51 and Bethany Home Road. His first UFC championship belt, and $10,000 worth of items were taken.
"If I had my gun, it wouldn't be nice, I would. Because now I know you're messing with my family, and it's one thing fighting. There's another thing when my family is in danger," Cejudo said.
The UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist said his detached studio was broken into while his wife and kids were asleep in the house.
"They ended up stealing my UFC belt, my inaugural belt when I first became a champion," he said.
Cejudo's close friend and national boxing champion, Hughie Johnston, is now offering a $10,000 reward.
"You're not going to be able to sell it. You're not going to get anything out of it. It's going to be red-hot. Every pawnshop in town isn't going to want to buy that. You're going to know that it belongs to Triple C," Johnston said. "He earned it the hard way."
They want the belt returned, no questions asked. They also said the suspect was caught on camera.
"They went to go sneak off with the belt. The glass fell," Cejudo said.
Cejudo's producer, Dylan Rush, was asleep in the studio when it happened. His wallet and $10,000 worth of camera equipment were also stolen.
Cejudo's team says if the items are returned, they won't press charges.
"Cejudo will not pick you up, drop you on your head, put you in a pretzel and deliver justice like he does typically to people that break the law in the state of Arizona," Johnston said.
Big picture view
It was just days ago, on April 4, that a neighbor's home was hit by an alleged drunk driver going over 80 mph. When the driver tried to run away, it was Cejudo who pinned him down until the police arrived.
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach asked if he thought the burglary was some sort of retaliation.
"I mean, you can't rule it out, but it could be, it could be," Cejudo said.
His producer does think it's related.
"This would not have happened if it weren't for the hit-and-run," Rush said. "His reward for doing something heroic was getting his home burglarized. So, it's just a shame all around."
Cejudo says it's not as much about the belt, but the sense of security and safety.
As for the belt, he says it's the emotion behind it, a story to share with his kids and grandkids one day.
What you can do
Anyone with information on this can call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or the Phoenix Police Department at 1-800-343-TIPS.

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Lori Daybell Trial Day 5: Prosecutors rest case, 'Doomsday Mom' not testifying
The Brief Lori Vallow Daybell's second Arizona trial continues on June 11 in Phoenix. On Tuesday, a number of people took the stand, including a police detective from Rexburg, Idaho. Daybell is accused of conspiring with her late brother in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux. PHOENIX - The second and final Arizona trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," resumed in a Phoenix courtroom on Tuesday morning. The backstory This is the second and final Arizona trial for Daybell. In this case, she is accused of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux, who once married Daybell's niece. Boudreaux was shot at outside his Gilbert home in October 2019. While Boudreaux was not hit, the incident is linked to a series of deadly events in Idaho, including the murders of Daybell's two children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Chad Daybell's first wife, Tammy. In April 2025, Daybell was also found guilty of plotting the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in Chandler. Just like she did in her first Arizona trial, Daybell is representing herself. The trial kicked off on Thursday, June 5 with both sides presenting their opening statements. During Daybell's opening statement, multiple objections were made by the prosecuting attorney, Treena Kay. A day later, Daybell was briefly removed from the courtroom after an intense exchange with the presiding judge. What Happened Yesterday On June 10, Daybell continued her cross-examination of Gilbert Police Officer Ryan Pillar, who also testified on June 9. Pillar is the case agent who investigated the shooting at Brandon Boudreaux's home on Oct. 2, 2019. During Vallow Daybell's cross-examination, she questioned Gilbert's lack of testing to determine the type of gun used, why Boudreaux's Tesla vehicle was not kept in evidence, and the trajectory of the shooting. Prosecuting attorney Treena Kay later re-directed testimony to argument that evidence showed a clear shooting from a Jeep Wrangler that was allegedly driven by Cox, who died in December 2019. Later on, Lieutenant Ray Hermosillo from Rexburg, Idaho took the stand. Lt. Hermosillo was one of the detectives on the case against Lori and Chad Daybell, a crucial part of the investigation leading to the discovery of the remains of Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Chad Daybell's property in June 2020. Daybell did not choose to cross-examine Hermosillo. During Tuesday's proceedings, we also saw photos of rifles discovered in Alex Cox's garage at his Rexburg apartment. In Other News... On the morning of June 11, we obtained legal documents related to a motion that Daybell filed that seeks the recusal of Judges Jennifer Green and Justin Beresky. Per the legal documents, a judge has dismissed Daybell's motion, stating that the motion can't be filed after a hearing or trial began. What you can do You can watch live coverage of the trial on FOX 10's YouTube channel.

Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Protective order against former UFC champ B.J. Penn extended
HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Jay Dee 'B.J.' Penn : The former UFC champion who allegedly suffers from traumatic brain injury must vacate the home he shares with his 79-year-old mother HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT Jay Dee 'B.J.' Penn : The former UFC champion who allegedly suffers from traumatic brain injury must vacate the home he shares with his 79-year-old mother A Hilo family court judge extended a protective order until Nov. 23 brought by the 79-year-old mother of former UFC champion. Penn must immediately vacate the home he shares in Hilo with his mom, Lorraine P. Shin, according to state court records. Tuesday's court appearance was the latest in a series of civil and criminal incidents involving the mixed martial artist and former candidate for governor and Hawaii County Council. He is wanted on at least two contempt warrants for failing to appear in court after being charged with assaulting Shin. On May 21, after failing to respond to a series of civil complaints, a judge awarded compensatory and punitive damages totaling $376, 480 to a man who sued Penn for posting a series of 'vitriolic, threatening, and demeaning communications ' about the man. Penn accused Kealii Bertel mann of impersonating Gov. Josh Green and 'stealing money from Lahaina fire victims ; being responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak in Hawaii ; seeking to 'take' people's guns ; and, 'doing climate change to take our money, '' according to state court records. Penn was not arrested when he appeared in court Tuesday and refused to sign the amended protective order approved by the judge. He is not listed in the Hawaii Police Department's booking log, according to a police spokesperson. Hawaii Prosecuting Attorney Kelden B.A. Waltjen did not respond to Honolulu Star-Advertiser questions about Penn's outstanding warrants. Penn did not reply to a Star-Advertiser request to comment. Shin signed the amended, eight-page restraining order Tuesday. Penn 'refused to sign ' according to a notation written on his signature line on the order. Penn, listed as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 170 pounds in police booking records, was arrested in Hilo on May 25 and again on May 26 and charged with misdemeanor abuse of a household member. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Herbert H. Mukai filed a motion to revoke Penn's bail 'for his willful violation of the terms and conditions of his release on bail ' after he failed to appear in court. Penn traumatic brain injuries, drug abuse, and Capgras delusional syndrome, where a person believes a friend, spouse, parent or family member has been replaced by an identical impostor, according to state court records. Penn believes Shin is not his mother and is working with a 'sabotage squad ' trying to take all his money. Two days ago Penn posted two links to news coverage documenting his cognitive decline with an archived voice-over by Hector Lombard, a mixed martial arts commentator. Lombard is heard lauding Penn's legacy in the ring and his then candidacy to serve as Hawaii's governor. 'I need to go to the hospital for posting on Instagram ? What did I physically do ? I need to go to the hospital for posting on Instagram ?? These people are out of their minds, ' wrote Penn. Penn is barred by a protective order from coming near his two daughters and their mother until 2030. Penn shall not 'threaten /physically abuse /psychologically abuse /maliciously damage or disturb the property /prohibited from personally contacting the other party and protected minor (s ), ' according to state court records. He cannot come within 100 yards of any 'residence, place of employment, or school ' his daughters and their mother attend, work, or live at. Penn and his former family may have 'limited ' contact with each of their attorneys present. Similar conditions apply to the protective order approved by the judge Tuesday. Shin has two open felony theft complaints against Penn, who she said stole her purse, credit cards and clothes, and poured glue into the keyhole of her front door. At about 8 :40 p.m. May 25, Shin told police that Penn was trying to hide mail he stole from her and that he came up to her and shined a light in her eyes, temporarily blinding her. Shin told officers she tried to push the flashlight out of her face when Penn 'grabbed her forearms and pushed her back so that she was pushed backwards and hit a parked and unattended vehicle.' Shin told police she felt pain in her left midback area. She completed a domestic violence statement form and medical release form, police said. Police did not notice any injuries at the scene. Penn, who holds a UFC rec ord of 16-14-2, received 19, 667 votes in the 2022 Republican primary for governor. See more : 3 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .


Los Angeles Times
7 hours ago
- Los Angeles Times
Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest to DUI charge, vows to make ‘positive changes'
Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton pleaded no contest Tuesday to a DUI charge that stemmed from her arrest last month in her hometown of Fairmont, In a statement emailed to The Times, attorney Edmund J. Rollo said a Marion County judge fined his client $100. Rollo said that the amount is 'consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses in this jurisdiction.' According to the Associated Press, Retton was pulled over on May 17 by police responding to a report about a Porsche being driven erratically. The 57-year-old former Olympic athlete is said to have smelled of alcohol, slurred her words and failed a field sobriety test. And officers said they observed a container of wine in the passenger seat. Retton reportedly refused a roadside breath test and a blood test. She was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. Court records show Retton was released after posting a personal recognizance bond of $1,500. 'What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses,' Retton said in a statement released Tuesday by Rollo. 'To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry. I am determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I truly appreciate your concern, encouragement and continued support.' Retton became a household name during the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, when she became the first U.S. gymnast to win Olympic gold in the all-around competition and won five medals overall. On Oct. 10, 2023, Retton's daughter, McKenna Kelley, revealed that her mother had 'a very rare form of pneumonia' and was 'fighting for her life' in intensive care without being covered by medical insurance. An online fundraiser has raised nearly $500,000 to help cover medical costs for Retton, who was released from the hospital later that month. In a January 2024 interview with NBC News, Retton said she was 'not great yet' in terms of her recovery. 'I don't know how long I'll indefinitely need the oxygen,' she said while gesturing toward her nasal tube.