UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo will headline this weekend’s UFC PPV card. The former UFC double champion will come out of retirement to challenge for the bantamweight belt against the current champion. So ahead of the main event, we compare Sterling and Cejudo in every aspect to know more about both fighters. Follow UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Sterling vs Cejudo will happen at the Prudential Center, Newark. The card will feature other big names like Gilbert Burns, Belal Muhammad, Jessica Andrade, Drew Dober, and others. However, all attention throughout fight week will be on Sterling vs Cejudo.
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo: Age, Height, Records, Wins, Titles, Net worth, and Other Comparison
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo Stats comparison
If we look at the numbers, Cejudo comes into this bout with a 16-2 record in MMA. Out of these 16 wins, eight have come by way of knockout. However, Cejudo has zero submission wins. Thus, the former champion has a 50% finish rate.
When we look at Sterling’s numbers, he will enter the octagon with a 22-3 record. This includes three knockout wins and eight submission wins. Therefore, even Sterling has a 50% finish rate. If we look at their fight stats, Sterling lands more strikes at a better accuracy, while Cejudo gets more takedowns at a better accuracy.
In terms of physical attributes, Sterling stands at 5’7”, has a 71” punching reach and a 39” leg reach. Cejudo, on the other hand, stands at 5’4”, has a 64” punching reach and a 37” leg reach. While Sterling has the upper hand in the physical attributes, both fight in an orthodox stance. However, the current champion is the younger fighter by 3 years. Sterling is 33 while Cejudo is 35.
Sterling vs Cejudo other comparisons
When we compare their championships, Sterling has only won the bantamweight title. Moreover, he has only defended the title twice. Cejudo, on the other hand, won two championships, first in the flyweight division and then in the bantamweight division.
If we look at their net worth, Cejudo has a reported net worth of around $4-5 million, while Sterling also has a reported net worth of $1-2 million. Therefore, despite the difference in their careers, there is not much to separate the two in terms of their net worth.
And finally, if we look at social media following to determine who is more famous, Sterling has over 587,000 followers on Instagram while Cejudo has 824,000. Therefore, the former champion is more famous.
So there you have it. A complete comparison between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. Who do you think will come out on fight night?
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