According to a press release by UFC officials, the highly anticipated UFC 288 event is set to take place at the renowned Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 6th, 2023.
The event is scheduled to be the sixth pay-per-view event hosted by the UFC in 2023, adding to the excitement of fans eagerly anticipating some of the biggest fights in the world of mixed martial arts.
UFC 288 is expected to headline a hotly awaited bantamweight championship bout between current titleholder Aljamain Sterling and former two-division champ Henry Cejudo, who is making his comeback to the Octagon after announcing his retirement in 2020.
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Alongside this epic fight, the event will also showcase a crucial lightweight matchup between former champion Charles Oliveira and number four-ranked Beneil Dariush as the co-main event. With a victory, either fighter could potentially earn a shot at the lightweight belt currently held by Islam Makhachev.
Several other exciting fights are scheduled for the PPV event, including a featherweight bout featuring Bryce Mitchell and Jonathan Pearce, as well as an electrifying lightweight clash between Matt Frevola and Drew Dober. Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating these matchups.
Everything to know about UFC 288
Get ready for the keenly awaited UFC 288 event, set to take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. This incredible event will be broadcast on ESPN Pay Per View in the United States, while fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on BT Sport 1.
For those who want to stream the event, you can purchase and watch UFC 288 on ESPN PPV via the ESPN+ app. This standalone service allows you to buy a PPV card without being an existing TV or ESPN+ subscriber. You can download the app on your PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Smart TV, and many other devices. The complete UFC 288 event costs $79.99, while the PPV & ESPN+ annual bundle is priced at $124.98.
Tickets for the event are available online at ticketmaster.com. Prices for tickets range from $228.00 to $7,540.00, according to ticketsmarter.com. Fight fans can choose the best seats that fit their budget, to be able to enjoy the adrenaline-pumping fights live.
The pay-per-view card will be held at the renowned Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, making it the UFC's ninth visit to the city, and the first since UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Covington in 2019.