UFC 238
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | June 8, 2019 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Global (via broadcast) |
UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, taking place on June 8, 2019, at the United Center located in Chicago, Illinois.
Background
The main event showcased a contest for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship between Henry Cejudo, the reigning Flyweight Champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, and Marlon Moraes, a former WSOF Bantamweight Champion.<ref> The title became available after two-time champion T.J. Dillashaw relinquished it following a suspension in March due to a failed drug test linked to his January defeat against Cejudo.<ref> With his victory, Cejudo joined an elite group as the third UFC athlete to simultaneously hold belts in two divisions and the seventh overall to secure championships in multiple weight categories.
The event's co-main attraction was a title defense for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship, with champion Valentina Shevchenko facing off against challenger Jessica Eye.<ref>
Originally scheduled was a strawweight matchup between Felice Herrig and Yan Xiaonan, but Herrig withdrew because of an ACL tear. She was subsequently replaced by former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Angela Hill.<ref>
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were awarded to fighters as follows:
- Fight of the Night: Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone
- Performance of the Night: Henry Cejudo and Valentina Shevchenko