UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling impresses in win over Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo attempted to reclaim the Octagon title he had never lost after a three-year retirement. Aljamain Sterling ensured

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to keep his bantamweight championship, 48-47, on Saturday. Cejudo won the fight by a score of 48-47 from the third judge.

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Henry Cejudo attempted to reclaim the Octagon title he had never lost after a three-year retirement. Aljamain Sterling ensured

to keep his bantamweight championship, 48-47, on Saturday. Cejudo won the fight by a score of 48-47 from the third judge.

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