Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Moraes — Fight recap

Henry Cejudo defeated Marlon Moraes by TKO in round three at 4:51, establishing striking superiority throughout the contest at UFC 238. Cejudo landed 90 of 171 significant strikes (52%) while Moraes managed 57 of 119 (47%), with Cejudo's output concentrated on the head—73 of 150 strikes landed there.

The King of Cringe controlled the cage for 2:40 and converted one of four takedown attempts, though neither fighter was particularly active on the mat. Moraes failed to secure any takedowns and generated zero control time, forced to operate primarily as a striker where Cejudo's volume and accuracy proved decisive.

The stoppage came as Cejudo's relentless pressure in the third round overwhelmed Moraes, who had no answer for the champion's combination of wrestling threats and crisp hand speed. This victory solidified Cejudo's reign at bantamweight and positioned him as a dominant force heading into future title defenses.