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Cejudo and Sterling met in a five-round bantamweight title fight, the main event of UFC 288 on Saturday, May 6. Cejudo is 16-6 overall and 10-1 in the UFC. Sterling is 26-5 and 14-3. Cejudo has 10 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Sterling has 14 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Cejudo gives up seven inches of reach. Sterling won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Cejudo | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'4" | 5'7" |
| Reach | 64" | 71" |
| Age | 36 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 10-1 | 14-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 48% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 36% | 24% |
| Takedown Defense | 93% | 41% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Control / 15 | 3:53 | 1:46 |
| Finish Rate | 36% | 41% |
| Finished Rate | 9% | 6% |
| Went the Distance | 55% | 53% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:09 | 12:56 |