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Sterling clinched victory against American Cejudo. Both competed for the UFC 288 bantamweight championship at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Thus, Sterling remains champion by split decision. It should be noted that for a moment, he was on the ropes and had great chances of losing the battle.