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UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo

Main eventAljamain Sterling def. Henry Cejudoby Decision - Split · 12 results recordedFull result →
DateSunday, May 7, 2023Start 9:00 PM EDT
VenuePrudential CenterNewark United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete12 of 12 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Aljamain Sterling vs Henry CejudoAljamain Sterling def. Henry Cejudo by Decision - Split · Round 5 · 5:00Elo: Aljamain Sterling +13 to 1861 · Henry Cejudo −13 to 1826
  2. Belal Muhammad vs Gilbert BurnsBelal Muhammad def. Gilbert Burns by Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00Elo: Belal Muhammad +12 to 1832 · Gilbert Burns −12 to 1802
  3. Jéssica Andrade vs Yan XiaonanYan Xiaonan def. Jéssica Andrade by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:20Elo: Jéssica Andrade −21 to 1685
  4. Movsar Evloev vs Diego LopesMovsar Evloev def. Diego Lopes by Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00Elo: Movsar Evloev +11 to 1814 · Diego Lopes −11 to 1690
  5. Kron Gracie vs Charles JourdainCharles Jourdain def. Kron Gracie by Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00Elo: Kron Gracie −21 to 1608 · Charles Jourdain +14 to 1684
  6. Drew Dober vs Matt FrevolaMatt Frevola def. Drew Dober by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:08Elo: Drew Dober −18 to 1708 · Matt Frevola +23 to 1689
  7. Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Devin ClarkKennedy Nzechukwu def. Devin Clark by Submission · Round 2 · 2:28Elo: Kennedy Nzechukwu +16 to 1711 · Devin Clark −16 to 1625
  8. Khaos Williams vs Rolando BedoyaKhaos Williams def. Rolando Bedoya by Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00Elo: Khaos Williams +14 to 1719 · Rolando Bedoya −14 to 1695
  9. Marina Rodriguez vs Virna JandirobaVirna Jandiroba def. Marina Rodriguez by Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00Elo: Marina Rodriguez −17 to 1711 · Virna Jandiroba +17 to 1731
  10. Braxton Smith vs Parker PorterParker Porter def. Braxton Smith by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:10Elo: Braxton Smith −32 to 1566 · Parker Porter +21 to 1596
  11. Phil Hawes vs Ikram AliskerovIkram Aliskerov def. Phil Hawes by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:10Elo: Phil Hawes −16 to 1635 · Ikram Aliskerov +16 to 1733
  12. Joseph Holmes vs Claudio RibeiroClaudio Ribeiro def. Joseph Holmes by KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:21Elo: Joseph Holmes −18 to 1614 · Claudio Ribeiro +18 to 1664

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Aljamain SterlingWinner#4usAljamain SterlingFunk Master26-5-0Bantamweight TitleVSFight details →LoserusHenry CejudoTriple C16-6-0Henry Cejudo
Belal MuhammadWinner#7usBelal MuhammadRemember the Name24-6-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserbrGilbert BurnsDurinho22-10-0Gilbert Burns
Jéssica AndradeLoser#9brJéssica AndradeBate Estaca26-15-0Women's StrawweightVSFight details →WinnerYan XiaonanRecord TBDYan Xiaonan
Movsar EvloevWinner#1ruMovsar Evloev20-1-0FeatherweightVSFight details →LoserbrDiego Lopes28-8-0Diego Lopes
Kron GracieLoserbrKron Gracie5-3-0FeatherweightVSFight details →WinnercaCharles JourdainAir18-9-1Charles Jourdain

Prelims

Drew DoberLoserusDrew Dober29-15-0LightweightVSFight details →WinnerusMatt FrevolaThe Steamrolla11-6-1Matt Frevola
Kennedy NzechukwuWinnerusKennedy NzechukwuAmerican Savage14-7-1Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserusDevin ClarkBrown Bear14-9-0Devin Clark
Khaos WilliamsWinnerusKhaos WilliamsKhaos the Ox Fighter16-6-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserpeRolando BedoyaThe Machine14-5-0Rolando Bedoya
Marina RodriguezLoserbrMarina Rodriguez17-6-2Women's StrawweightVSFight details →Winner#3brVirna JandirobaCarcara23-5-0Virna Jandiroba

Early prelims

Braxton SmithLoserusBraxton SmithThe Beautiful Monster5-2-0HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnerusParker Porter13-9-0Parker Porter
Phil HawesLoserusPhil HawesNo Hype12-6-0MiddleweightVSFight details →WinnerruIkram Aliskerov18-2-0Ikram Aliskerov
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Card at a glance

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Frozen model coverage0/12 bouts12 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
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Event status

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Event progress

All 12 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone12 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone12 of 12 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished12 bouts matched to the published snapshot

Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

12 matched bouts

UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo is a completed mixed martial arts event scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Prudential Center in Newark United States. The fight card includes 12 tracked fights, led by Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Aljamain Sterling def. Henry Cejudo by Decision - Split.

UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo quick answers

When is UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo?

UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2023. Start 9:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo?

UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo is listed for Prudential Center in Newark United States.

What is the main event for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo?

The main event listed for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo is Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo.

How many fights are on UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo?

Combat Edge currently tracks 12 fights for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo.

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