UFC 288 is a few days away and the fans cannot wait. The main event is a clash between two of the best bantamweights in the world. Aljamain Sterling will defend his belt against Henry Cejudo. The co-main event is a recently added match up on the card. Gilbert Burns will face Belal Muhammad in the welterweight to decide the number one contender. Let’s take a look at where and how to watch UFC 288 Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo.
The co-main event fight is a quick turnaround for Gilbert Burns. He recently defeated Masvidal in a three-round fight, after which Gamebred retired.
UFC 288: Where and How to watch
UFC 288 will be live this Saturday from the Prudential Centre, Newark, United States. The card will be a long one as it has early prelims, prelims and the main card. On Saturday, 6th May, the early prelims will kick off at 6 PM ET and 3 PM PT.
The prelims will start around 8 PM ET and 5 PM PT. The main card will follow the prelims. The start time for main card is 10 PM ET and 7 PM PT.
The fans can watch UFC 288 with subscriptions. ESPN and ESPN plus subscriptions would somewhere around $79.99. UFC fight pass is another place where fans could watch UFC 288. The subscription might cost around $9.99 monthly. UFC also has a mobile app so that fans can watch it on the go.
Fans in India can watch UFC on Sony Ten network and also on Sony Liv app with subscription. UK fans have BT Sports where they can enjoy the fights. Fox Sports and Fox+ is where fans in Asia can watch all the fights.
UFC 288- Co-main event
The co-main event between the top two welterweights is going to be a fun one. In a quick turnaround for Burns, he has one of the toughest challenges in front of him. Belal Muhammad has found his own ground in the recent fights he has had.
Gilbert Burns has an impressive record of 22 wins and 5 losses. Belal Muhammad also has 22 wins and 3 losses in his MMA career. According to the UFC President Dana White, Colby Covington is the next in line for the title shot at 170 pounds.
The champ Leon Edwards has however denied a shot to Covington. If Edwards is firm on his decision to not give Colby a shot at the title, the winner of this fight will get it. There is a lot at stake as both these welterweights will throw leather at each other this Saturday
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