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Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili
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Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

Mixed martial arts fighter Henry Cejudo seems to have reached a decision regarding the future of his fighting career. Following a comeback fight after a three-year layoff, Cejudo fought and lost a split decision to reigning bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling. While Cejudo did not commit to retiring or competing further immediately after the fight, he is not going into retirement and is, in fact, targeting … Continue reading Henry Cejudo challenges Merab Dvalishvili for a matchup at UFC Boston

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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley had a tense moment at UFC 288 when they nearly got into a fight over a jacket. Sterling used his platform to throw some verbal jabs at O’Malley, referring to him and predicting that he will easily defeat him in a fight due to his superior takedown skills and pressure forward strategy. O’Malley had declined a title shot and pitched … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling vows to crumple Sean O’Malley, who he deems “weak,” into a lawn chair shape

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Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Aljamain Sterling’s title reign as bantamweight champion continues to polarize viewers. Over the past three years, no other fighter has been able to convincingly sway both supporters and skeptics with such consistency. Sterling’s style is far from pretty, yet remarkably effective. His resume, while bearing its share of disclaimers, is among the most impressive the bantamweight division … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad earn recognition in a sport often surrounded by criticism

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Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

After UFC 288 came to a close, Aljamain Sterling invited Sean O’Malley to the octagon for a faceoff. The situation was tense and escalated quickly, with heated words exchanged between O’Malley and Sterling. UFC officials stepped in to prevent the situation from exploding, but things almost turned worse when Sterling’s teammate, Merab Dvalishvili, grabbed O’Malley’s jacket before posing himself. O’Malley confronted Dvalishvili, and Sterling got … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refers to Merab Dvalishili as a “silly little guy” following an altercation; Dana White deems the faceoff an unwise move

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Aljamain Sterling clinches victory over Henry Cejudo in UFC 288 main event, engages in intense faceoff with Sean O’Malley

Aljamain Sterling continued his streak of defying the odds by successfully defending his UFC title against former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, in the main event of UFC 288. It was a closely contested bout, with Sterling showcasing his striking and grappling skills to secure a victory that was deemed just enough by two of the judges, who scored the bout 48-47 in Sterling’s favor, while … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling clinches victory over Henry Cejudo in UFC 288 main event, engages in intense faceoff with Sean O’Malley

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During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

At UFC 288, tensions rose between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling after Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. O’Malley, who is shaping up to be a top contender at bantamweight, exchanged heated words with Sterling, and Sterling’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili joined in by taking O’Malley’s jacket. Fortunately, security stepped in before an altercation could occur. During the confrontation, O’Malley repeatedly insulted Sterling’s physical appearance and challenged him … Continue reading During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

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The verified UFC 288 scorecard for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo

Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo put on an intense and evenly-matched fight in the main event of UFC 288 on Saturday in Newark, N.J. Sterling ultimately won the fight in a split decision, but it was a close call, with two judges awarding him the victory by a score of 48-47 and the third judge scoring it for Cejudo by an equally narrow margin. The … Continue reading The verified UFC 288 scorecard for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo

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Aljamain Sterling over Henry Cejudo
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Top fighters in the UFC praise Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, stating that Sterling emerged unscathed

The much-awaited UFC 288 event featured reigning bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, and the returning Henry Cejudo. Fight enthusiasts hoped that this face-off would end the age-old debate about the best 135-pound fighter in the world. Cejudo, a former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion, had won his last fight against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in May 2020 before announcing his retirement from the sport. In … Continue reading Top fighters in the UFC praise Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, stating that Sterling emerged unscathed

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Movsar Evloev and Diego Lopes
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Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

Diego Lopes was a last-minute addition to the UFC 288 fight card. However, his impressive performance against Movsar Evloev earned them both the coveted “Fight of the Night” honors. While Evloev won the fight unanimously, Lopes made a lasting impression with his courage and grit. The undefeated Russian lauded his opponent’s skills and predicted a bright future for him. Both fighters left the arena with … Continue reading Russian fighter Movsar Evloev and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes received the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 288

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According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

Rob Font has re-entered the bantamweight title picture following his recent knockout victory over Adrian Yanez. Looking ahead to the division’s next title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo on May 6, Font recognises the challenge that awaits the reigning champ. Font expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight and the unpredictability of the lead-up. However, he acknowledges Cejudo’s impressive career with Olympic medals … Continue reading According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

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Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

UFC fighter Movsar Evloev sat down with the press at a media day event in Newark, New Jersey this week. The featherweight contender shared his thoughts on his upcoming bout with Diego Lopes at UFC 288, following the unfortunate withdrawal of his original opponent Bryce Mitchell. Evloev also expressed confidence in his ability to take down current champion Alexander Volkanovski, citing his unique skills as … Continue reading Movsar Evloev believes he’s the lone fighter capable of defeating Alexander Volkanovski

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