Aljamain Sterling Retains UFC Bantamweight Title with Split Decision Win Over Henry Cejudo

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In a highly-anticipated rematch, Aljamain Sterling has successfully defended his UFC bantamweight championship against former two-division king Henry Cejudo. The bout, which served as the main event of UFC 288, went the distance and was decided by a split decision.

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Sterling, who won the title in 2021, weathered an early storm from Cejudo and gradually took control of the fight as it progressed. He landed several takedowns and controlled Cejudo on the ground, while Cejudo struggled to find his rhythm and mount a consistent offense.