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UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
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- 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 | |
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| 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 |
Responses Page 37
05.06.2023 | 4:29 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4330th
"Positivity is a positive"
05.06.2023 | 4:31 PM ET
Masta
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4330th
"Positivity is a positive"
05.06.2023 | 4:38 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 322nd
05.06.2023 | 4:40 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 322nd
05.06.2023 | 4:48 PM ET
KRON GRACIE
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 3745th
05.06.2023 | 5:04 PM ET
AyyLmaonnaise
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
05.06.2023 | 5:15 PM ET
Casual New Predictions
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1555th
I go for Drew Dober at -210. He has an advanced armpit slam. Dober ought to assist the TV audience.
Gracie vs. Jourdain
I take Charles Jourdain at -175. He has a noble kouchi gari. Jourdain is gonna realign the masterpiece.
Andrade vs. Yan
I want Jéssica Andrade at -200. She has a kinky tai otoshi and a wondrous side kick to the throat. Andrade could kick the dark horse.
Holmes vs. Ribeiro
I embrace Claudio Ribeiro at -185. He has a valiant crossface. Ribeiro isn't about to usurp the underdog. Fix und fertig!
Aliskerov vs. Hawes
I choose Ikram Aliskerov at -200. He has a zingy bolo punch and a resilient diet and also a scintillating quivering palm death touch. Aliskerov ought to ruin the senses.
Muhammad vs. Burns
I am all about Gilbert Burns at -130. He has a yucky uppercut. Burns shall employ the performance.
Evloev vs. Lopes
I elect Movsar Evloev at -900. He has a judicious mentality. Evloev won't blast the performance.
Porter vs. Smith
I am sniffing Parker Porter at -170. He has a heavenly overhand. Porter should penetrate the senses.
Rodriguez vs. Jandiroba
I am enamored with Marina Rodriguez at -135. She has a quirky dim mak and a valiant mentality. Rodriguez is about to boil the dark horse. So say we all!
Williams vs. Bedoya
I want Khaos Williams at -335. He has a brackish ground and pound and a voluptuous stutter step. Williams isn't about to bully the counteragent.
Clark vs. Nzechukwu
I appoint Kennedy Nzechukwu at -190. He has a brilliant right hand. Nzechukwu will handle the crowd noise.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
05.06.2023 | 5:16 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 1427th
* Edited at 05.06.2023, 5:22 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
05.06.2023 | 5:35 PM ET
I can feel some upsets coming
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1798th
My types as above but I can still see some big upsets tonight, main candidates from my picks perspective: Holmes (pick changed last moment to Ribeiro), Porter( he always kills my parlays one way or another), Clark( he can find a chin in exchange or get it to the ground), Jourdain (if he keeps it standing he can win decision) any one of them have a decent and clear path to win. Main fight... octagon active and bigger Sterling can pull it against 3-year-away Cejudo but I just can't force myself to pick him. Exciting one to come for sure!
"Per aspera ad astra"
05.06.2023 | 5:38 PM ET
Today losers
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 1427th
I'm so hype for this card, I'm not doing the best for picks right now so don't follow me unless you think i'm due for a big one, They're so many good one on this card
* Edited at 05.06.2023, 5:40 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
05.06.2023 | 5:46 PM ET
I feel good about the main card, queezy about the prelims as far as predictions go
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3409th
"We fall, but we get back up because the ground is no place for a champion - Dustin Poirier"
05.06.2023 | 5:48 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4330th
05.06.2023 | 6:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2382nd
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Oh to
05.06.2023 | 6:01 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 345 Points | Tied for 3168th
05.06.2023 | 6:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 1234th
Aljamain Sterling, DEC
Completely bias pick. I just dont like Cejudo. I think Sterling has got a very good chance though. Hes the much bigger man and would have never made flyweight. They say you improve as a fighter a lot when you become the champ. Hope the champ gets it done with a home crowd.
Muhammad vs. Burns
Gilbert Burns, DEC
I was always going to go with Burns here. The rumours of Belals bad ankle only cemented that decision. Burns is a lot better on the feet and isnt a guy you want to shoot on recklessly.
Andrade vs. Yan
Jéssica Andrade, DEC
I see Andrade bullying Yan on the ground if she can get the fight there.
Evloev vs. Lopes
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Another rough debut. Evloev shouldnt have many problems here.
Gracie vs. Jourdain
Kron Gracie, SUB, R1
Jiujitsu or bust for Gracie. If Jourdain can get out of the first round it could get frustrating for Gracie. Jourdain has been taken down at least once in all his fights so far. Kron only needs 1 takedown though.
Dober vs. Frevola
Drew Dober, TKO, R2
FOTN i think. Very tough pick but i think Dober has more power and his chin is legendary.
Clark vs. Nzechukwu
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R2
Have to go with the bigger man here. Clark has never beaten anyone decent.
Williams vs. Bedoya
Khaos Williams, TKO, R1
Crazy matchup for a debut for Bedoya. Khaos is coming off a loss and will be extra hungry. Bedoya is in real trouble here i think.
Rodriguez vs. Jandiroba
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
Think Marina should be able to keep this standing. She has the experience now. Virna just doesnt have the same level of striking.
Porter vs. Smith
Parker Porter, TKO, R2
Smith has never seen a 2nd round. Thats a good and a bad thing. The amount of muscle he carries is concerning. If he doesnt get the finish quickly, i have Porter outworking him in the 2nd.
Aliskerov vs. Hawes
Ikram Aliskerov, DEC
Phil Hawes is very hot and cold. Never know which version of him turns up. Taking Ikram whos trained with Khabib's crew. Chimaev couldnt take this guy down.
Holmes vs. Ribeiro
Claudio Ribeiro, TKO, R1
Dont think Holmes offers much danger standing. Tends to move straight back too. See Ribeiro blitzing Holmes early with heavy hands and calf kicks.
"Kindness is a universal language regardless of age, nationality or religion” — Sir Alex Ferguson"
05.06.2023 | 6:11 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1798th
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- Osantowski
05.06.2023 | 6:15 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 884th
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- Osantowski
05.06.2023 | 6:16 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 884th
King Henry
05.06.2023 | 6:18 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2193rd
05.06.2023 | 6:21 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 619th
"Im not impressed by your performance"