Genesis Cejudo, niece of three-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo, picked up her third professional victory via knockout in just 11 seconds over Lisa Melendez. The 22-year-old is the daughter of Henry's brother Angel Cejudo.
Genesis Cejudo continued her rapid rise in professional mixed martial arts on June 27, 2026, stopping Lisa Melendez via knockout just 11 seconds into their bout to improve to 3-0 as a professional.
The 22-year-old is the daughter of Angel Cejudo and the niece of Henry "Triple C" Cejudo, one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history. Fighting ability clearly runs in the family, and Genesis is wasting little time establishing her own identity in the sport. Her finish of Melendez is her third professional victory and underscores an early pattern of decisive, aggressive performances.
Her uncle Henry Cejudo, currently ranked ninth in the UFC bantamweight division at 39 years old, built his reputation as a three-division champion across a career marked by sharp striking and relentless pressure. The American fighter out of Fight Ready lands 3.82 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, while also averaging 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes — a complete skill set that made him one of the sport's elite competitors.
Why it matters
- Genesis Cejudo's 11-second finish signals genuine finishing power in the early stages of her professional career.
- At just 22, she has time to develop well beyond the name recognition that follows her family connection.
- The Cejudo name carries significant weight in combat sports, and her performances will draw increasing attention to her trajectory.
