The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s flyweight division appears to have a new No. 1 contender.
Henry Cejudo remained unbeaten and more importantly improved to 4-0 inside the Octagon, as the 2008 Olympic gold medalist took a split decision from Jussier da Silva at UFC Fight Night “Magny vs. Gastelum” on Saturday at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. Though he was far from spectacular, Cejudo was undeniably efficient and did enough to earn 30-27 scores from two cageside judges.
As he has done throughout his 10-fight MMA career, Cejudo paired crisp boxing with well-timed takedowns, a knee-infested clinch and occasional kicks to the legs and body.