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01.25.2023 | 12:22 PM ET

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UFC 288
  • Saturday 05.06.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $5,182,210
  • Attendance: 17,559
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Aljamain Sterling   defeats   Henry Cejudo   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Belal Muhammad   defeats   Gilbert Burns   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Xiaonan Yan   defeats   Jéssica Andrade   via KO/TKO, Counter Right   2:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Movsar Evloev   defeats   Diego Lopes   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Charles Jourdain   defeats   Kron Gracie   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matt Frevola   defeats   Drew Dober   via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes   4:08 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Kennedy Nzechukwu   defeats   Devin Clark   via Submission, Standing Guillotine Choke   2:28 Round 2 of 3, 7:28 Total Bout Page
Khaos Williams   defeats   Rolando Bedoya   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Virna Jandiroba   defeats   Marina Rodriguez   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Parker Porter   defeats   Braxton Smith   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ikram Aliskerov   defeats   Phil Hawes   via KO/TKO, Right Cross   2:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Claudio Ribeiro   defeats   Joseph Holmes   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:21 Round 2 of 3, 8:21 Total Bout Page

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gliese58i
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05.05.2023 | 4:32 PM ET

@AyyLmaonnaise

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

My bet covers Khaos within 2 which I got at extremely close to even money.

* Edited at 05.05.2023, 4:33 PM ET *

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Andrew1047
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05.05.2023 | 4:41 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 1964th

Evloev at -125 for win by Sub or Dec is a steal. 
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Soulyah
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05.05.2023 | 4:41 PM ET

Diego Lopes is a Live dog

Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points   |   Tied for 4847th

Lopes W Dec.

He is very big for Ev, he can basic wrestle, got good jj, solid solid chin very good boxing, small Ev not gonna hurt him on the feet that is if he can reach the punches, Ev is a better wrestler yes, but to small for Lopes, Lopes got very good stand up good submissions got experience too.Short notice dude swear he is been training and by the way his body looked on weigh in i totally believe him dude is ripped, so  at +600 is a must, Also Ev coming of an injury

* Edited at 05.05.2023, 4:54 PM ET *

MrIzdik
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05.05.2023 | 4:45 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

Parker Porter coming in noticeably slimmer this time is interesting (249 vs 264ish in all his fights). I don't know if that helps his chin, but maybe it lets him stay light enough on his feet to just avoid Carl Winslow for the first round and let him gas? 

Ikram looked way bigger than I was expecting at face offs.
gliese58i
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05.05.2023 | 4:51 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

I was thinking Evloev sub as well but he does finish extremely seldom, 0/6 in the UFC. And Lopez has done BJJ since he was 5 years old and competes in it outside of MMA, it's his main discipline. Couple that with Evloev always putting a priority on control over sub and I can see Lopez surviving 3 rounds here.

Might as well go Evloev by decision than by dec/sub, you get a lot higher odds on that one. I think +135 by dec is an accurate line though so no value there for me.

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Soulyah
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05.05.2023 | 4:52 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points   |   Tied for 4847th

@Andrew1047  I would not lay any on Ev ck ur stats Ev most wins come via Dec plus Lopes never been submitted in his career!!!

* Edited at 05.05.2023, 4:57 PM ET *

Noxx
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05.05.2023 | 4:57 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 1673rd

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this up here, but I thought it could function as useful info. Diego Lopes is also the BJJ coach of Grasso and Aldana.

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05.05.2023 | 5:02 PM ET

Mrlzdik

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 101st

It's not just me then! Porter looks much slimmer, more in shape
gliese58i
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05.05.2023 | 5:04 PM ET

@Noxx

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

An enviable position to be in no doubt.

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

Osantowski
Osantowski

05.05.2023 | 5:08 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 884th

IDK if Henry finishes him in three rounds like he says but I do think Henry is going to be a problem. He's not easy to take down with that low center of gravity. I'm thinking Henry is going to utilize those low calf kicks, in and out with his strikes. Blitz attacks
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05.05.2023 | 5:16 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 897th

Is it just me or did hawes look somewhat smaller than usual? Idk but he doesn’t look as big as I remember. Not just in frame but he looked like he’s lost some weight 

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gliese58i
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05.05.2023 | 5:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

I think Henry retires regardless of the outcome in this fight. He's going for a hit and run ala GSP.

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

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05.05.2023 | 5:25 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 619th

Hmm interesting

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Osantowski
Osantowski

05.05.2023 | 5:26 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 884th

AyyLmaonnaise
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05.05.2023 | 5:34 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 897th

The sky is blue as well

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Osantowski
Osantowski

05.05.2023 | 5:39 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 884th

Henry probably had to make a deal if he wins he can't retire. The UFC wants to assure that he doesn't pull the GSP rug pull
Osantowski
Osantowski

05.05.2023 | 5:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 884th

GSP didn't want to take that L to Bobby Knuckles once Bobby returned from that injury
Osantowski
Osantowski

05.05.2023 | 5:41 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 884th

I'm still shocked GSP pulled that off against Bisping. It was a pick em fight at close on the beting lines but just seemed like Bisping should've won that. GSP took his back really quick in the second and got that choke in. 
AyyLmaonnaise
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05.05.2023 | 5:44 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 897th

Did u need to say all that 

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gliese58i
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05.05.2023 | 5:51 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 482nd

They had a deal with GSP lol. At the end of the day there's nothing they can do about a fighter retiring as long as they don't try to fight for another organization. They can't force anyone to fight regardless of what they put on paper.
In the words of Dana White, that would be '******* illegal'.

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

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