The old saying goes, 'He who laughs last, laughs best,' and there is little doubt that Aljamain Sterling is having a good laugh now.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 06: Aljamain Sterling of Jamaica fights against Henry Cejudo during their bantamweight title bout at UFC 288 at Prudential Center on May 06, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Sterling won by judge's decision. The old saying goes, “He who laughs last, laughs best,” and there is little doubt that Aljamain Sterling is having a good laugh now.
Sterling defeated one of the greatest fighters in UFC history Saturday when he won a split decision over Henry Cejudo at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Two judges had it 48-47 for Sterling and the third had it 48-47 for Cejudo. Yahoo Sports had Sterling, 48-47. Sterling’s length gave Cejudo difficulty and Sterling’s wrestling was surprisingly effective against the 2008 Olympic gold medalist. But it was in the clinch where Sterling was at his best.
Sterling was able to push the pace and use his range to cause Cejudo problems. But when they got into the clinch, Sterling used knees and elbows to secure the victory.
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