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This reads as a memory of a young person setting an early, practical definition of success. It can be taken to mean that ambition is not only about titles or trophies, but about becoming reliable and present for the people closest to you. It lands in a moment when someone is choosing between fame and character, and decides that family will be the measure that matters most.
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About Henry Cejudo
American freestyle wrestler and former professional mixed martial artist
Henry Cejudo is an American freestyle wrestler and former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he held the UFC flyweight and bantamweight titles. Cejudo is known for a rare run across two weight classes. He became the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two divisions at the same time, and the second to defend championships in two different weight classes. His standing rests on what he achieved in both MMA and freestyle wrestling.
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