When and where to watch UFC 288

UFC 288 is all set to take place in Newark, New Jersey. Here is how you can enjoy the show from the comfort of your home.


When and where to watch UFC 288

Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling will compete in the main event of UFC 288 (Image via UFC)

UFC 288 will feature the much-anticipated bout between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo as the main event. Sterling will face the toughest test of his career against Cejudo. “Triple C” returns to the octagon after three years to reclaim the title he never lost. Cejudo retired in 2020 but will look to return to his dominant ways after a long vacation. Sterling will look to spoil the majestic return of Cejudo.

Aljamain Sterling intends to showcase his class and credibility as the bantamweight champion. Many MMA fan bases believe he won the title by accident. On the other hand, the Olympic Gold Medalist will look to remind everyone about his greatness as a combat sports athlete.

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Both fighters are on long winning streaks. The champion enters the bout with an eight-fight winning streak. Henry Cejudo has a 6-fight win streak. Both fighters will clash at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on May 6, 2023. Both fighters have shown dominance in their championship triumph, and at UFC 288, only one can emerge victorious.

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Not to forget, the co-main event will also be headlining the next UFC welterweight championship contender as Gilbert Burns will be fighting against Belal Muhammad. The bout is a potential title eliminator for the welterweight title.

UFC 288 full fight card

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Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo (Image via MMA News)

UFC 288 MAIN CARD

Aljamain Sterling (c) -110  vs. Henry Cejudo -110, UFC Bantamweight Championship                                       

Belal Muhammad +105 vs. Gilbert Burns -125, Welterweight       

Jessica Andrade -190 vs. Yan Xiaonan +160, Women’s Strawweight          

Movsar Evloev -260 vs. Diego Lopes +220, Featherweight            

Kron Gracie +145 vs. Charles Jourdain -170, Featherweight

UFC 288 PRELIMS

Drew Dober -210 vs. Matt Frevola +180, Lightweight                      

Kennedy Nzechukwu -180  vs. Devin Clark +155, Light Heavyweight        

Khaos Williams  vs. Ronaldo Bedoya, Welterweight         

Marina Rodriguez -140 vs. Virna Jandiroba +120, Women’s Strawweight

UFC 288 EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD

Braxton Smith   vs. Parker Porter, Heavyweight

Phil Hawes vs. Ikram Aliskerov, Middleweight                          

Joseph Holmes +140 vs. Claudio Ribeiro -165, Catchweight (189 lb)

Related: “You’re not even Mexican,” Henry Cejudo’s nationality questioned by Aljamain Sterling in fiery UFC 288 presser

When and where to watch UFC 288 live

Henry Cejudo Aljamain Sterling
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Prudential Center in Newark will be the venue for UFC 288. Fans have showcased significant attention to the fight card, all thanks to the antics of Cejudo and Sterling. Fight fans can watch the PPV from any corner of the world. Fans need to purchase the PPV to watch the main card. At just $80, fans can enjoy the UFC 288 PPV.

United States

The Main Card starts at 10 p.m.

The Prelims starts at 8 p.m.

The Early Prelims starts at 6 p.m.

United Kingdom

The main card starts May 7, 3 a.m.
The prelims start May 7, 1 a.m.
The early prelims start May 6, 11 p.m.

Australia

The main card starts May 7, 12 p.m.
The prelims start May 7, 10 a.m.
The early prelims start May 7, 8 a.m.

India

On Sunday, May 7, live streaming will be available on Sony Ten, Sony Ten 2, and Sony LIV. On Sunday, the preliminary card will start at 3:30 AM IST, and the main card will start at 7:30 AM IST. (Sunday)

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