Mixed reactions ensue as UFC 288 poster is unveiled

UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo [Image Courtesy: UFC official website]

The highly anticipated UFC 288 event is fast approaching, set to take place at the renowned Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 6th, 2023. As the countdown to the event begins, the UFC has unveiled its official poster, creating a buzz amongst fight fans.

However, the poster has elicited a mix of reactions from fans, with some expressing excitement and anticipation, while others remain underwhelmed. Nevertheless, with just a month left until the event, the anticipation continues to build as fans eagerly await the thrilling matchup set to take place inside the octagon.

Check out some of the fan reactions to the UFC 288 poster below:

Twitter user @TheSaavage1 wrote:

"This is not photoshop. Cejudo's head is actually that big in comparison to everyone in the pic."

UFC lightweight fighter Matt Frevola stated:

"This poster f*cks."

Another user @drosssports reacted:

@MXCDNYC seemed hyped:

"It’s gonna be fire."

Social media user @Aden522 pointed out and wrote:

"Why Henry hand look like that?"

Twitter user @ZohebMMA stated:

"This is probably one of the better posters I’ve seen in recent times."

@KingOfMexicans opinion seems to differ from others, as he wrote:

"The posters keep getting worse and worse."

Another user @Yadi_MMA stated:

"Fire poster but the pointing from Cejudo is hilarious."

@RaymondT1D remarked on the UFC 288 poster:

"Meh poster."

@FallenAngelMMA pointed out:

"only a pic of an Oscar award missing."

Confirmed bouts scheduled for the impending UFC 288 PPV event

The hotly-awaited UFC 288 event is set to feature a sizzling bantamweight championship clash between current titleholder Aljamain Sterling and former two-division champion Henry Cejudo. 'Triple C', who announced his retirement from the octagon in 2020, is returning to the sport, adding more excitement to the already electric atmosphere surrounding the event.

The co-main event will be a crucial lightweight matchup between former champion Charles Oliveira and the No.4-ranked Beneil Dariush. The victor of this intense fight could earn a potential shot at the lightweight belt, currently held by the skilled fighter Islam Makhachev.

On the main card of UFC 288, featherweights Bryce Mitchell and Jonathan Pearce are set to engage in an exciting clash. Additionally, Kron Gracie, who is making a comeback, will take on Charles Jourdain in another thrilling featherweight bout.

Furthermore, the event will showcase a women's strawweight matchup between former champion Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan, adding another layer of excitement to the event. Fans of the UFC can look forward to watching these skilled fighters go head-to-head in a display of grit, determination, and athleticism, making the event not to be missed.

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Edited by Micah Curtis
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