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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns this weekend with UFC 288 on Saturday live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
In the main event, Aljamain Sterling puts the bantamweight title on the line against former two-division champion Henry Cejudo. In the co-main event, former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade takes on Yan Xiaonan.
Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.
How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?
Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 288 Embedded.
UFC 288 Embedded: Episode 1
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 is on Saturday, May 6.
UFC 288 Embedded: Episode 2
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 3
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: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Venue: Prudential Center
Main Card Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN+
