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UFC 238: Cejudo Vs. Moraes Updated Fight Card

The vacant 135-pound title will be decided in the main event of UFC 238 when Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes meet in the Octagon. The original plan was to have T.J. Dillashaw defend his bantamweight title against Cejudo. But a failed drug test encouraged Dillashaw to relinquish his title. And here we are. So while […]

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The vacant 135-pound title will be decided in the main event of UFC 238 when Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes meet in the Octagon.

The original plan was to have T.J. Dillashaw defend his bantamweight title against Cejudo. But a failed drug test encouraged Dillashaw to relinquish his title. And here we are.

So while Cejudo and Moraes will close the PPV in Chicago, another title will be on the line in the co-main event. Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her strap against the No. 1 Jessica Eye.

Here is a look at the entire UFC 238 card as of today (Thurs., April 4, 2019):

Main Event

135 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes

Co-Main Event

125 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Eye

Main Card, Prelims:

115 lbs.: Nina Ansaroff vs. Tatiana Suarez
125 lbs.: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Joanne Calderwood
265 lbs.: Blagoy Ivanov vs. Tai Tuivasa
145 lbs.: Calvin Kattar vs. Ricardo Lamas
115 lbs.: Felice Herrig vs. Yan Xiaonan

UFC 238 takes place June 8 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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Marlon Moraes Not Fooled By TJ Dillashaw’s ‘Great Guy’ Gimmick

Bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes isn’t buying T.J Dillashaw’s ‘great guy’ act and he doesn’t think the fans were tricked either. Moraes is more than happy to fight for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 238 in Chicago later this year. However, “Magic” would prefer if people would stop looking at Dillashaw like a martyr. […]

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Bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes isn’t buying T.J Dillashaw’s ‘great guy’ act and he doesn’t think the fans were tricked either.

Moraes is more than happy to fight for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 238 in Chicago later this year. However, “Magic” would prefer if people would stop looking at Dillashaw like a martyr.

“No (expletive) way,” Moraes blurted Wednesday at the UFC Performance Institute (via MMAJunkie). “That’s his move, and that’s the part I don’t like about the whole situation. He’s trying to trick the fans and tell everybody he did this because he’s a great guy and wants to see the division flowing. Of course not.”

“He was away forever. He never said yes to fighting me, and he’s just tricking the fans. But I think everybody saw that. He came up with a notice in the morning. He was just anticipating what the UFC and (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) was going to do later on.”

Don’t get it twisted, Moraes still has a tremendous amount of respect for the former champion. In fact, the Brazilian was quick to point out that Dillashaw’s skill set deteriorate because of a layoff.

“He’s good everywhere, so people hate,” Moraes said. “And everybody is saying this is just because he got caught. Ah, he’s (expletive). Then win the championship and see if that’s easy.”

“He’s one of the best in the world. I don’t care what he says happened to him. Skills-wise, he’s a very good fighter. And one day, we’re going to meet.”

For now, Moraes will have to settle for Henry Cejudo in a bantamweight title fight at UFC 238 in Chicago.

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Marlon Moraes Believes T.J. Dillashaw is Trying to “Trick the Fans”

Marlon Moraes isn’t buying that T.J. Dillashaw relinquished the bantamweight championship for the good of others and to keep the division flowing. T.J. Dillashaw’s last outing involved a first-round TKO defeat to Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 to…

Marlon Moraes isn’t buying that T.J. Dillashaw relinquished the bantamweight championship for the good of others and to keep the division flowing. T.J. Dillashaw’s last outing involved a first-round TKO defeat to Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 to kick off the UFC’s 2019 campaign. Immediately following that loss, Dillashaw made it clear that […]

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Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes Bantamweight Title Fight Announced for UFC 238

Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes are set to square off for the vacant bantamweight title. The UFC announced Wednesday that the two fighters will go head-to-head in a title bout at UFC 238 at the United Center in Chicago on June 8…

Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes are set to square off for the vacant bantamweight title. The UFC announced Wednesday that the two fighters will go head-to-head in a title bout at UFC 238 at the United Center in Chicago on June 8…

Henry Cejudo Will Face Marlon Moraes For Vacant Bantamweight Title At UFC 238

The vacant bantamweight championship will be contested for at UFC 238. As expected, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo will face No. 1-ranked 135-pounder Marlon Moraes. The fight takes place at UFC 238 on pay-per-view (PPV). UFC 238 goes down from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 8, 2019. The promotion made the news […]

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The vacant bantamweight championship will be contested for at UFC 238.

As expected, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo will face No. 1-ranked 135-pounder Marlon Moraes. The fight takes place at UFC 238 on pay-per-view (PPV). UFC 238 goes down from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 8, 2019. The promotion made the news official on Instagram today (Wed. March 27, 2019):

Cejudo is currently on a four-fight win streak. “The Messenger” became the first man to defeat Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at 125 pounds back in August, scoring a split decision victory and the 125-pound throne. Cejudo followed that up with a first-round TKO win over then-bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw in his first career title defense.

The pair were expected to rematch with Dillashaw’s title on the line this time, however, due to “The Viper” failing a United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug test, he vacated the strap. Enter Moraes. The Brazilian knockout artist is on a four-fight win streak at the moment.

His latter three victories have all been first round finishes. He has proven to be one of the more exciting fighters at 135 pounds. It will be interesting to see how me matches up with Cejudo with the championship on the line.

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Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes for Vacant Bantamweight Title Headlines UFC 238

A new bantamweight champion will be crowned at UFC 238 as flyweight king Henry Cejudo moves up to 135 pounds to face Marlon Moraes on June 8 in Chicago. UFC officials announced the fight on Wednesday. Cejudo has been lobbying for a shot at the bantamwe…

A new bantamweight champion will be crowned at UFC 238 as flyweight king Henry Cejudo moves up to 135 pounds to face Marlon Moraes on June 8 in Chicago. UFC officials announced the fight on Wednesday. Cejudo has been lobbying for a shot at the bantamweight title ever since he knocked out former champion T.J. […]

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