What a show! Cejudo impresses and dominates MMA legend at RAF; Sterling wins fight between former UFC champions.

Wrestling specialist and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo defeated Urijah Faber in the main event of RAF.

Cejudo in a photo shoot. Photo: Courtesy of Facebook/HenryCejudo

Legend of combat sports, Henry Cejudo He returned to winning ways by competing in the sport that marked an era. Last Saturday (28), in Arizona (USA), the former UFC flyweight (up to 57 kg) and bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) champion faced Urijah faberMMA legend Robertson, in the main event of RAF 6, a wrestling organization, was dominant. The gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (China) displayed his skill and prevailed over 'The California Kid' by points.

In the first fight of his three-appearance RAF contract, Cejudo lived up to expectations against Faber in impressive fashion. 'Triple C' didn't let the UFC Hall of Famer get comfortable, constantly applying takedowns. It's true that, despite the difficulty, 'The California Kid' didn't give up and tried to surprise the Olympic wrestler, but couldn't take him down.

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Therefore, at the end of the fight, Cejudo scored 11-0, defeating Faber through technical superiority. Excited by the victory, 'Triple C' didn't hesitate to challenge Faber. Merab Dvalishvili for a rematch, now in wrestling, with the clear objective of avenging the defeat suffered in the UFC in 2024.

Sterling impresses in debut.

Sterling at an event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Just like Cejudo, aljamain sterling He made a positive impact in his first fight in the RAF. Called up at the last minute to replace [the other fighter]. Chad Mendes, the former UFC bantamweight king faced Ben henderson, former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) of the company, and gave him no chance. Visibly corpulent, 'Funk Master' neutralized the veteran and also prevailed due to superior technique.

Watch the winners in action at the RAF.

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