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UFC 288 featured a changing of the bantamweight guard when Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision in a closely contested bout. While it wasn’t the most exciting fight, there were some things we learned, starting with Cejudo showing that he’s still an elite wrestler and Sterling proving that he can grapple with an Olympic gold medalist. Today is Aftermath day, so let us break down the nuts and bolts.
Cejudo vs. Father Time
As the adage goes: “Father Time is undefeated,” and after Cejudo decided to spot Father Time three of his best years, the consequences reared their head.