UFC 288 post-event facts: Aljamain Sterling takes sole possession of 135-pound wins record

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UFC 288 post-event facts: Aljamain Sterling takes sole possession of 135-pound wins record

The UFC made its return to New Jersey after nearly four years Saturday with UFC 288, which took place at Prudential Center in Newark and featured a 12-fight lineup with six stoppage results.

One of the fights that went the distance happened in the main event when Aljamain Sterling (23-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) retained the bantamweight title with a split decision win over former two-division champ Henry Cejudo (16-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC), who was returning from a three-year retirement.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC 288.

UFC 288 post-event facts: Aljamain Sterling takes sole possession of 135-pound wins record