Joseph Benavidez not only proved to be the superior coach to Henry Cejudo on “The Ultimate Fighter 24,” but he also came out on top inside the octagon when the pair faced off in Saturday’s Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale co-main event. Benavidez (25-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) again showed why he’s been an elite fighter for so long when he narrowly beat rival Cejudo (10-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) by split decision in their flyweight contenders bout at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The card aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Benavidez’s victory over Cejudo at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. * * * * Differences are settled in the Octagon tonight! @JoeJitsu vs @HenryCejudo LIVE & FREE on @FS1 #TUFFinale pic.twitter.com/HvJoaqa1gV — #TUFFinale (@ufc) December 4, 2016 #TUF24Finale Closing Odds: Joseph Benavidez (-190) vs. Henry Cejudo (+175) – @FS1 @ufc @Jon_Anik @MMAOddsBreaker — Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) December 4, 2016 Huge shot from Cejudo drops Benavidez for a second
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Twitter reacts to Joseph Benavidez’s victory over Henry Cejudo at TUF 24 Finale – MMA Junkie