Aljamain Sterling overcame his greatest challenge at UFC 288, defeating Henry Cejudo by split decision to extend his reign as bantamweight champion.
With the victory, Sterling (23–3) extends his win streak to nine. It was a competitive bout, one where Sterling set the record for most successful title defenses of the bantamweight belt.
Cejudo (16–3) was also chasing history, but he fell just short. The Olympic gold medalist was seeking to become a three-time champion in the UFC, and after a three-year layoff, he came incredibly close.
