Go Behind The Scenes With The Athletes Fighting At UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo In Newark On May 6, 2023
UFC returns to Newark for the first time since 2019 for a bantamweight title fight that features champion Aljamain Sterling who faces former two-division champion Henry Cejudo. In the co-main event, welterweight contenders throw down as No. 4 Belal Muhammad battles No. 5 Gilbert Burns.
UFC 288: STERLING VS CEJUDOtakes place Saturday, May 6 from the Prudential Center with the main card at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be seen on ESPN+ at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT with the night’s action starting at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT with Early Prelims on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 1
On the first episode of UFC 288 Embedded, Champ Aljamain Sterling shows out for his hometown fans. Henry Cejudo trains with his team; Gilbert Burns stays close to home. Belal Muhammad pushes with another Chi-town title hopeful. Bryce Mitchell embraces retro recovery techniques.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 1
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 1
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UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 2
On the second episode of UFC 288 Embedded, Henry Cejudo flies cross-country. Gilbert Burns trains with Kamaru Usman. Belal Muhammad stays competitive. Champ Aljamain Sterling makes a bridge and tunnel trip to New Jersey. The headliners size each other up.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 2
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 2
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UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 3
On the third episode of UFC 288 Embedded, champ Aljamain Sterling does media in NYC. Gilbert Burns packs. Henry Cejudo checks in for fight week. Belal Muhammad makes his way to the East Coast. Aljo caps the day with a snowball fight.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 3
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 3
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UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 4
On the fourth episode of UFC 288 Embedded, champion Aljamain Sterling pushes himself in the heat and on Hot 97. Charles Jourdain, Gilbert Burns and Diego Lopes start their fight-week obligations. Henry Cejudo keeps it cringe with Kron Gracie.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 4
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 4
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UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 5
On the fifth episode of UFC 288 Embedded, Gilbert Burns, Belal Muhammad and Jessica Andrade analyze their fights at media day. Things get heated between champ Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo at the press conference.
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 5
UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 5
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UFC 288 Embedded | Episode 6
On the sixth episode of UFC 288 Embedded, witness the final weight cuts and preparations of UFC bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling and former two division champ Henry Cejudo, plus the welterweight fight between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns
