UFC 292: Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Vera: The UFC 292 card just got even more exciting with the announcement of a bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Marlon Vera. This potential three-round barnburner is set to take place on August 19 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. UFC President Dana White announced the pairing via ESPN on Monday, and fans of mixed martial arts are already buzzing with excitement.
UFC 292 Announces Bantamweight Bout Between Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Vera in Boston
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Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Vera
Both fighters are looking to make a statement in this bout. Marlon Vera is coming off a closely contested split decision loss against Cory Sandhagen back in March, which marked the end of a spectacular four-fight win streak. Meanwhile, Henry Cejudo made his return to the octagon after a three-year hiatus at UFC 288 in May, challenging Aljamain Sterling for bantamweight gold. Although ‘Triple C’ dismissed all talks of ring rust, he ended up on the short side of a split decision.
Currently ranked number 3 on the bantamweight ladder, Cejudo will be looking to make a case for another title shot against the number 6-ranked Vera, who will be eyeing a major leap in the rankings. With both fighters possessing a mix of striking and grappling skills, this bout promises to be an absolute treat for MMA fans.
The upcoming UFC 292 card is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of the year. The headlining bout features Aljamain Sterling defending his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley, and with the addition of the Cejudo vs Vera fight, fans are guaranteed a night full of high-octane action.
The TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, has played host to some of the most memorable fights in UFC history, and this event promises to be no different. With the addition of the Cejudo vs Vera bout, fans in attendance and watching from home will be treated to an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action.
As the date of the event draws closer, fans will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of August 19. With two highly anticipated bouts already on the card, the UFC 292 event promises to be one of the most exciting of the year. Fans of MMA should mark their calendars and prepare themselves for a night of non-stop action at the TD Garden in Boston. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN