Henry Cejudo became only the fourth fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold belts in two different weight classes after beating Marlon Moraes for the vacant bantamweight title on Saturday night at UFC 238 in Chicago.
The 125 and now 135 pound champion who also has an Olympic gold medal overcame some adversity, losing the opening round before taking advantage of his tiring opponent to finish him in the third round via TKO.
After the fight, “The Messenger” said he wanted to be paid “heavyweight money” and his coach, Eric Albarracin, agrees.