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Henry Cejudo Faces Jussier Formiga at UFC Fight Night 78 in Mexico

Henry Cejudo Faces Jussier Formiga at UFC Fight Night 78 in Mexico

Undefeated flyweight contender Henry Cejudo takes on third-ranked Jussier Formiga at UFC Fight Night 78 in Mexico on Nov. 21. UFC officials announced the match-up on Tuesday.

Cejudo (9-0) became an Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling at 21 years old. At 28, he’s on a quest to capture the 125-pound mixed martial arts world title. A win over Formiga would put Cejudo next in line for a title shot.

Formiga (18-3) is on a three-fight winning streak and will be Cejudo’s toughest test to date. With title hopes of his own, Formiga hopes to derail the Olympian’s run at the belt.

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UFC Fight Night 78, also known as The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale, takes place at the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on Nov. 21. A welterweight showdown between fifth-ranked Matt Brown and Kelvin Gastelum headline the fight card.

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