• Fight Date: Sat, May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6 at the Prudential Center in Newark, USA Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling will meet Henry «The Messenger» Cejudo for UFC title in a 5-round bantamweight bout.

Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo
Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling
Aljamain Sterling
Funk Master
Henry «The Messenger» Cejudo
Henry Cejudo
The Messenger
Country USAUSA
Uniondale, New York, USA
USAUSA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Age 33 years 36 years
Pro 12 years 10 years
Height 5′ 7″ (170 cm) 5′ 4″ (163 cm)
Reach 71″ (181 cm) 64″ (163 cm)
Division bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
flyweight
(125 lbs / 56,7 kg)
Stance
Orthodox

orthodox
Orthodox

orthodox
Titles Titles held
UFC (bantamweight)
-
Record 22 - 3 - 0
(3 KOs)
16 - 2 - 0
(8 KOs)
KOs 13% 50%
Inactive 196 days 1092 days
Advant.
Current world champion
Won the first title after defeating the current world champion
Experienced grappler
Long arms
Younger
More years pro
More professional fights
Less inactive days
Favorite
Former world champion
Won the first title after defeating the current world champion
Aljamain Sterling won by split-decision (SD) (video).

Date and Time

The fight night will begin on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.

Arena

The fight will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA.

On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Aljamain Sterling versus Henry Cejudo?

  • To Be Announced

Sterling vs. Cejudo Full Fight Highlights

Sterling vs. Cejudo Fight Promo

Who fights on Saturday, May 6?
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
bantamweight (135 lbs)Aljamain Sterling
(22 - 3 - 0)
Henry Cejudo
(16 - 2 - 0)
UFC
welterweight (170 lbs)Belal Muhammad
(22 - 3 - 0)
Gilbert Burns
(22 - 5 - 0)
strawweight (115 lbs)Jéssica Andrade
(24 - 10 - 0)
Xiaonan Yan
(16 - 3 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Movsar Evloev
(16 - 0 - 0)
Bryce Mitchell
(15 - 1 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Kron Gracie
(5 - 1 - 0)
Charles Jourdain
(13 - 6 - 1)
lightweight (155 lbs)Drew Dober
(26 - 11 - 0)
Matt Frevola
(10 - 3 - 1)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Devin Clark
(14 - 7 - 0)
Kennedy Nzechukwu
(11 - 3 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Khaos Williams
(13 - 3 - 0)
Rolando Bedoya
(14 - 1 - 0)
strawweight (115 lbs)Marina Rodriguez
(16 - 2 - 2)
Virna Jandiroba
(18 - 3 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Parker Porter
(13 - 8 - 0)
Braxton Smith
(5 - 1 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Ikram Aliskerov
(13 - 1 - 0)
Phil Hawes
(12 - 4 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Zhalgas Zhumagulov
(14 - 8 - 0)
Rafael Estevam
(11 - 0 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Joseph Holmes
(8 - 3 - 0)
Claudio Ribeiro
(10 - 3 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Daniel Santos
(10 - 2 - 0)
Johnny Munoz Jr.
(12 - 2 - 0)
Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling

Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling

Aljamain Sterling is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Sterling has been performing for 12 years.

Last fight

The last fight of Aljamain Sterling took place on October 22, 2022 against T.J. DillashawT.J. Dillashaw.
Sterling won by technical knockout (TKO).

Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw 

Aljamain Sterling's last fight

First world title

On March 6, 2021 Aljamain Sterling became the UFC bantamweight champion.
Sterling defeated world champion Petr Yan.

MMA record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 25
  • WinsWins: 22
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 3
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 8
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 11
  • LossesLosses: 3
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 1
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 2
  • DrawsDraws: 0

MMA career

How many fights did Aljamain Sterling have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-04-13 Calvin Kattar Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-08-19 Sean O'Malley Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-05-06 Henry Cejudo Win
Decision (Split)
2022-10-22 T.J. Dillashaw Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-04-09 Petr Yan Win
Decision (Split)
2021-03-06 Petr Yan Win
Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
2020-06-06 Cory Sandhagen Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2019-06-08 Pedro Munhoz Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-02-17 Jimmie Rivera Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-09-08 Cody Stamann Win
Submission (Kneebar)
2018-04-21 Brett Johns Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-12-09 Marlon Moraes Loss
KO (Knee)
2017-07-29 Renan Barao Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-04-15 Augusto Mendes Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-01-28 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-05-29 Bryan Caraway Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-12-10 Johnny Eduardo Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2015-04-18 Takeya Mizugaki Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2014-07-16 Hugo Viana Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-02-22 Cody Gibson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-11-02 Joel Roberts Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2012-08-24 Sidemar Honorio Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2012-04-14 Casey Johnson Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2011-10-22 Sean Santella Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-07-23 Evan Chmielski Win
TKO (Punches)
2011-06-17 Claudio Ledesma Win
Decision (Split)
2011-05-21 Harley Leimbach Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2011-04-22 Sergio da Silva Win
Decision (Unanimous)

All Aljamain Sterling's losses

Who all beat Aljamain Sterling?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2023-08-19 Sean O'Malley Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-12-09 Marlon Moraes Loss
KO (Knee)
2017-01-28 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-05-29 Bryan Caraway Loss
Decision (Split)

Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling Highlights

Henry «The Messenger» Cejudo

Henry «The Messenger» Cejudo

Henry Cejudo is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Cejudo has been performing for 10 years.

2008 Summer Olympics

As an amateur, Cejudo competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in China (wrestling), brought the US team a gold medal.

Last fight

The last fight of Henry Cejudo took place on May 9, 2020 against Dominick CruzDominick Cruz.
Cejudo won by technical knockout (TKO).

Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz 

Henry Cejudo's last fight

First world title

On August 4, 2018 Henry Cejudo became the UFC flyweight champion.
Cejudo defeated world champion Demetrious Johnson.

MMA record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 18
  • WinsWins: 16
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 8
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 0
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 8
  • LossesLosses: 2
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 1
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 1
  • DrawsDraws: 0

MMA career

How many fights did Henry Cejudo have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-17 Merab Dvalishvili Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-05-06 Aljamain Sterling Loss
Decision (Split)
2020-05-09 Dominick Cruz Win
TKO (Knee and Punches)
2019-06-08 Marlon Moraes Win
TKO (Punches)
2019-01-19 T.J. Dillashaw Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-08-04 Demetrious Johnson Win
Decision (Split)
2017-12-02 Sergio Pettis Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-09-09 Wilson Reis Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-12-03 Joseph Benavidez Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-04-23 Demetrious Johnson Loss
TKO (Knees to the Body)
2015-11-21 Jussier Formiga Win
Decision (Split)
2015-06-13 Chico Camus Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-03-14 Chris Cariaso Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-12-13 Dustin Kimura Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-01-31 Elias Garcia Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-10-11 Ryan Hollis Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-05-18 Miguelito Marti Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-04-19 Anthony Sessions Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-03-24 Sean Henry Barnett Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-03-02 Michael Poe Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)

All Henry Cejudo's losses

Who all beat Henry Cejudo?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-17 Merab Dvalishvili Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-05-06 Aljamain Sterling Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-12-03 Joseph Benavidez Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-04-23 Demetrious Johnson Loss
TKO (Knees to the Body)

Henry «The Messenger» Cejudo Highlights

Latest Odds

  • Favorite
    Sterling to win: 1/1
  • Underdog
    Cejudo to win: 2/1

Prediction

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Sterling or Cejudo?

Sterling and Cejudo are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Henry Cejudo will win by unanimous decision.

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