UFC 288 LIVE: Cejudo vs Sterling updates and results
Re-live updates as Cejudo returned to challenge Sterling after three years away
Aljamain Sterling retained the UFC bantamweight title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, as the latter failed to regain the belt after three years away.
Cejudo retired from MMA in 2020, moments after retaining the title, which he previously held alongside the flyweight belt. Sterling, 33, went on to win the gold in 2021 and retained it twice thereafter, and the Jamaican-American put it on the line again in the main event of UFC 288.
American Cejudo, an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, emerged from retirement in an attempt to reclaim the bantamweight strap, and a future shot at the featherweight title was also on the 36-year-old’s radar.
However, Cejudo fell at the first hurdle, losing a split decision to Sterling after five competitive rounds in New Jersey.
Re-live updates below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
UFC 288 LIVE - Kron Gracie vs Charles Jourdain
Canadian Jourdain is a crisp striker, while Brazilian Gracie is – like most of his family members – an expert in jiu-jitsu.
UFC 288 LIVE - Kron Gracie vs Charles Jourdain
For this writer’s money, Charles “Air” Jourdain has the best nickname in the UFC.
UFC 288 LIVE - Kron Gracie vs Charles Jourdain
This fight marks Gracie’s first bout in three-and-a-half years.
UFC 288 LIVE - Kron Gracie vs Charles Jourdain
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UFC 288 LIVE - Kron Gracie vs Charles Jourdain
That’s it for the prelims. The main card starts shortly, and it begins with a lightweight bout between Kron Gracie and Charles Jourdain.
UFC 288 LIVE - Drew Dober vs Matt Frevola
Frevola: “Paddy Pimblett, you absolutely suck. Stop being a b***h.”
UFC 288 LIVE - Drew Dober vs Matt Frevola
Matt Frevola def. Drew Dober via first-round TKO (4:08).
UFC 288 LIVE - Drew Dober vs Matt Frevola
Round 1
Frevola drops Dober with a clean right hook and pours on punches! The referee steps in, it’s over!!
UFC 288 LIVE - Drew Dober vs Matt Frevola
Round 1
A fast pace to start this lightweight contest. Dober is on the front foot, but he’s already bleeding somewhat from his nose.
Frevola kicks the southpaw low. Brutal left hand to the body by Dober, though, then he catches Frevola up top.
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