UFC 288 live blog: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo

This is the UFC 288 live blog for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo, the bantamweight title fight on Saturday in New Jersey.

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One of the most underrated champions in UFC history, Sterling has had a tumultuous reign atop the bantamweight division.

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After winning the title by disqualification over Petr Yan and then taking a contentious split decision in their rematch,

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Sterling hoped to solidify his position with a win over former champion T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280

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The Funk Master” certainly did that, dominating Dillashaw, who entered the bout with a badly injured shoulder that rendered him unable to truly compete.

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Now, Sterling faces off with another former champion in pursuit of a win that will establish him as one of the greatest 135-pounders of all-time.

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A former two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist wrestler, Cejudo walked away from MMA in 2020 after defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz.

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