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UFC 292 in Boston will feature a match between Henry Cejudo and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera

Having recently returned to the Octagon after his retirement, Henry Cejudo is wasting no time with an upcoming match against Marlon “Chito” Vera at the highly anticipated UFC 292 card in Boston scheduled for August 19th. UFC President, Dana White, confirmed the pairing. Although Cejudo was unable to regain the 135-pound title in his bid against Aljamain Sterling, he made it clear that he wanted … Continue reading UFC 292 in Boston will feature a match between Henry Cejudo and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera

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Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

When it comes to referees, the best ones are said to be those whose names you do not know. Unfortunately, Keith Peterson made a blunder that had his name ringing bells on Saturday. Peterson was in charge of officiating the UFC Vegas 75 prelim bout between fighters Daniel Argueta and Ronnie Lawrence. In the early minutes of the game, Argueta employed a guillotine choke that … Continue reading Top fighters criticize Keith Peterson for his erroneous actions during UFC Vegas 75 that influenced the fight’s outcome

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Belal Muhammad considers Gilbert Burns to be the toughest opponent in a group that includes Leon Edwards and Colby Covington

Belal Muhammad is feeling confident and excited about his future in the UFC, following his decisive win over Gilbert Burns. Muhammad has moved up in the official rankings, making him next in line for a title shot. However, UFC President Dana White has stated that Colby Covington is up next for champion Leon Edwards. Muhammad is willing to wait for his opportunity, stating that he … Continue reading Belal Muhammad considers Gilbert Burns to be the toughest opponent in a group that includes Leon Edwards and Colby Covington

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Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

Dominick Cruz expressed his surprise that one judge gave Aljamain Sterling the fifth round of his recent UFC 288 title defense against Henry Cejudo. To Cruz, that round was the easiest to award to Cejudo. However, he is pleased that Cejudo’s late surge did not win him the fight, as he believes the bantamweight division would have suffered a significant blow. Cruz noted that Sterling … Continue reading Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

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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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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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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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The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

This Saturday, as the main event of UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling is determined to put an end to former two-division champion Henry Cejudo’s much-anticipated return. Narrated by actor and regular UFC pay-per-view narrator Ron Perlman in the cold open, the bantamweight championship headliner between Sterling and Cejudo is presented. Perlman describes Sterling as possessing “the swagger of a generational talent,” with Cejudo dubbed the “gold … Continue reading The opening segment of UFC 288 promotes Henry Cejudo’s comeback and Aljamain Sterling’s pursuit of the gold medal for whipping

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Tracking Henry Cejudo’s journey to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

The much-anticipated return of Henry Cejudo to the Octagon is set to take place at UFC 288, where he will go head-to-head with Aljamain Sterling. If you’re looking for an in-depth insight into the journey that has brought Cejudo to this point. From a softly spoken Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler to a blue-chip MMA prospect, before becoming a two-division champ and the undoubted King of … Continue reading Tracking Henry Cejudo’s journey to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

Henry Cejudo has made his intentions clear: “The King of Cringe” is making a comeback. The former two-division champion stepped onto the weigh-in scales first for UFC 288 and made the championship weight of 135 pounds. This marks his first weigh-in appearance in nearly three years since his fight in May 2020 against Dominick Cruz. Cejudo announced his retirement after that fight. Cejudo’s opponent, the … Continue reading Henry Cejudo nails UFC 288 weigh-in after 3-year break, one fighter misses weight by 3 pounds

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According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

Eric Albarracin, Henry Cejudo’s longtime coach, has confidently predicted that his fighter will defeat UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in three rounds by submission during their main event clash at UFC 288 on Saturday. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, stunned the MMA world in 2020 when he announced his retirement following the successful defense of his bantamweight title against Dominick … Continue reading According to Henry Cejudo’s coach, Aljamain Sterling will be submitted in UFC 288 and it will take only three rounds for “Triple C” to do it

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Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

After emerging victorious in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong shared a list of potential opponents he would like to face, however, he seems uncertain whether his first choice is a viable option. The 25-year-old Chinese bantamweight fighter stopped Ricky Simon with a fifth-round TKO at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and named Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley as possible opponents … Continue reading Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

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