H. Cejudo defends belt against TJ. (Photo: Reproduction Twitter ufc_brasil)
The fly division (up to 56,7 kg.) lives in the UFC. Amid rumors about the end of the category, the champion Henry Cejudo was the first big upset of the year 2019. He defended his reign for the first time in front of TJ Dillashaw, bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg.), who dropped down a category to try to win his second belt and, consequently, close the lower weight class. But with a devastating knockout in just 32 seconds, Cejudo guarantees, at least temporarily, the continuity of his division. The fight was the main attraction of UFC Brooklyn, an event held this Saturday (19), in New York (USA).
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The victory earned Cejudo another important milestone: it was the fastest triumph in the entire history of the category. Still in the cage, the champion asked Dana White, president of the UFC, that the flyweight division not be abolished.
“Thanks to the fans, I beat one of the best of all time. It's surreal. I knew he was hurt, I managed to land the kick well that paved the way for the end of the fight. Dana White, where are you? Do not hide. I came here, this victory is much bigger than me, it's to maintain the flyweight category. Let's do this fight in the top category. I know the weight cut was really big for you (Dillashaw). Dana, let's keep this category. Cejudo needs to be paid”, declared a euphoric champion.[
The fight
Rated as an underdog at the bookmakers, Cejudo started the fight with everything. In the first few seconds he fired a high kick that went close to his rival's head. TJ tried to respond, but was knocked off balance with a kick to the base. The flyweight champion took advantage of the moment and went for it. He threw several punches that caused Dillashaw to fall. Stunned, the challenger still managed to stay on his feet, but with another combination he went to the ground again and the referee ended the dispute in just 32 seconds.
UFC Brooklyn results
Main Card
Fly weight: Henry Cejudo derrotou TJ Dillashaw by knockout 30 seconds into R1 – fight for the belt
Heavyweight: Allen Crowder defeated Greg hardy due to disqualification (illegal knee) at 2m38s of R2
Lightweight: Gregor Gillespie defeated Yancy Medeiros by technical knockout at 4:59 of R2
Fly weight: Joseph Benavidez defeated Dustin Ortiz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fly weight: paige vanzant submitted Rachael Ostovich with an armbar 1m50s into R2
Light Heavyweight: Glover Teixeira finished Karl Robertson with a katagatame 3m21s from R1
Preliminary Card
Lightweight: Donald Cerrone derrotou Alexander Hernandez by technical knockout at 3m43s of R2
Fly weight: Joanne calderwood derrotou Ariane Lipski in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield derrotou Vinicius Mamute by technical knockout at 3m56s of R1
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen finished mario bautista with an armbar at 3m31s of R1
Lightweight: Dennis Bermudez defeated Te Edwards via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Welterweight Weight: Geoff neal derrotou Belal Muhammad | in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight: Chance Rencountre submitted Kyle Stewart with a rear naked choke at 2m25s of R1
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