Watch a UFC 288 live stream
You can watch the UFC 288 mixed martial arts on ESPN Plus for $79.99 with a PPV pass. In the UK, Sterling vs Cejudo is not a PPV and will be part of the regular BT Sport subscription. It's the usual Kayo Sports PPV in Australia. Full details on how to watch a UFC 288 live stream online and on TV where you are just below.
| Date: Saturday, May 6 2023 |
| Start time (main card): 10pm ET / 7pm PT / 3am BST / 12m AEST |
| TV channel: BT Sport 1 (UK) |
| Live stream: Kayo Sports PPV (AU) | ESPN Plus PPV (US) | BT Sport (UK) |
UFC 288 live stream: preview and prediction
In 2020, Henry Cejudo bowed out of the UFC as the bantamweight champion. Now, on Cinco de Mayo weekend, the Mexican-American returns to the Octagon to reclaim the belt that now hangs off Aljamain Sterling's shoulder.
It's an irresistible narrative: the old alpha coming out of the wilderness to dethrone the new king, and though Sterling would probably rather be fighting anybody else at UFC 288, the truth is that he needs Cejudo.
Despite ruling the division for nearly two years, the Funk Master is yet to score the statement victory that truly stamps his name on it. He beat Petr Yan by disqualification and split decision, before that farcical beatdown of a badly hampered T.J. Dillashaw in October.
It's perhaps little wonder that Cejudo fancies his chances, even after three years podcasting and coaching.
By some quirk of fate, Sterling is the same age now that Triple C was when he first stepped away, and with the New Yorker teasing a potential move to the featherweight division, this fight could serve to finally legitimize him as a great bantamweight champion.
The main card starts at 10pm ET / 3am BST. The Sterling vs Cejudo cagewalks are expected at around 1am ET / 6am BST. Follow our guide below as we explain how to watch a UFC 288 live stream, so you can catch Sterling vs Cejudo and the rest in the Octagon, from anywhere.