Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 288 on May 7, almost exactly three years to the day since he last fought inside the cage. Standing in his way of regaining the UFC bantamweight title will be Aljamain Sterling, who will be aiming to make his third defence of the title.
Who is Aljamain Sterling?
With an impressive 22-3 MMA record, Aljamain Sterling is currently riding an 8-fight winning streak. This fight is going to be very interesting, especially considering Cejudo used to hold both the bantamweight and featherweight UFC titles. For punters, it’s an ideal opportunity to make some money by correctly picking the winner.
Sterling is currently the favourite to win the fight with bet365 NZ, where you can put a wager on any fight with a variety of markets including who will win the fight and how.
This is the best way to make watching the fights even more fun, especially when you’ll be seeing how different styles match up against each other, like in this fight.
Sterling is a Jamaican-born fighter who successfully defended his title at UFC 280 vs Dillashaw, with the fight being stopped in the second round via TKO.
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He specializes in BJJ but like Cejudo, can also hold his own as a striker if needed. Overall, Sterling is a well-respected and tough opponent who is looking to cement their legacy in the bantamweight division by taking out the former champion in Cejudo.
Who is Henry Cejudo?
During a time when the UFC is as popular as ever, many stars are emerging. While Cejudo’s 16-2 MMA record is pretty impressive, what makes him even more interesting are his accomplishments in other areas of combat sports over the years.
Not only has Cejudo won two belts in the UFC, but he also won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Olympic Games. This American fighter has the chance to propel himself back to the top with a win over Aljamain Sterling. The question is, will Cejudo be as good as he was when he last fought in the UFC three years ago? We’ll just have to wait and see.
A Fight to Remember
This matchup ought to be one for the history books should Cejudo recapture gold. Let’s see how it turns out in May when the cage door shuts. And last but not least, be sure to keep an eye out for other combat sports events like this one!
