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Henry Cejudo Sets UFC 323 Bout With Payton Talbott as His Final Fight

Cejudo presents the bout as a farewell centered on legacy, with a mentor-protégé tone after training with Talbott.

Overview

  • At UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas, the former Olympic gold medalist and two-division UFC champion said he intends to walk away after this fight.
  • Cejudo described inviting Talbott to his camp for a few days to learn techniques and showmanship, highlighting mutual respect before their matchup.
  • DraftKings odds reported Thursday have Talbott favored at -258 with Cejudo at +210, signaling market confidence in the younger bantamweight.
  • Cejudo enters on three straight losses, with his most recent bout against Song Yadong ending in a technical decision after an eye poke in the third round.
  • Brandon Moreno addressed lingering rivalry chatter during media day, and Cejudo apologized for recent comments, attributing them to dehydration and hunger.