Henry Cejudo vs Jussier Formiga — Fight recap

Henry Cejudo defeated Jussier Formiga via split decision over three rounds on November 21, 2015, in a flyweight contest that showcased contrasting offensive approaches. Cejudo landed 43 significant strikes at 39% accuracy while controlling the striking exchanges, particularly with 30 body shots that disrupted Formiga's rhythm.

The decisive factor came on the mat, where Cejudo converted 2 of 3 takedown attempts for a 66% success rate, accumulating 1:16 of control time while Formiga failed to secure any takedowns in three attempts. Formiga managed only 25 significant strikes at 28% accuracy, struggling to establish his typical grappling game or consistent striking output.

Cejudo's ability to blend wrestling with body-focused striking proved effective enough to secure the controversial split-decision nod from the judges. The victory positioned Cejudo as a legitimate contender in the flyweight division's upper ranks.