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UFC Fight Night 143: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw
UFC Fight Night 143: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on January 19, 2019, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. A UFC Flyweight Championship bout between 2008 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and current champion Henry Cejudo and current two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw headlined this event.
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Plot Summary
UFC Fight Night 143, headlined by the flyweight championship bout between Henry Cejudo and T.J. Dillashaw, also featured a significant women's flyweight clash between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich. The event showcased a mix of established stars and rising contenders across various weight classes, delivering exciting matchups and decisive finishes. The main event saw Cejudo defend his title against the former bantamweight champion Dillashaw in a highly anticipated showdown.
Critical Reception
UFC Fight Night 143 was generally well-received by fans and critics for its exciting main event and strong undercard performances. The headline fight between Cejudo and Dillashaw was a major talking point, and the rest of the card provided several memorable moments and knockouts, contributing to a positive overall reception for the event.
What Reviewers Say
Exciting main event with a significant title defense.
Undercard delivered notable finishes and rising talent.
Overall a strong event for the flyweight division.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, with many praising the main event and the dynamic striking. Some viewers expressed disappointment with the outcome of certain preliminary bouts, but the overall sentiment leaned towards an entertaining night of fights.
Fun Fact
The main event between Henry Cejudo and T.J. Dillashaw was the first time the UFC flyweight championship was contested in a main event of a numbered UFC event.
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