WATCH: Sean O’ Malley storms UFC 288 cage to set up fight with Aljamain Sterling
The ‘Funk Master’ took down Henry Cejudo in a thrilling five-round bout, to defend his UFC bantamweight champion title for the third time.
The ‘Funk Master’ took down Henry Cejudo in a thrilling five-round bout, to defend his UFC bantamweight champion title for the third time.
Reportedly, Rafael Estevam didn’t make the 126-pound weight limit, which was the reason for cancellation of his bout against Zhalgas Zhumagulov.
The two will be seen going head-to-head at the UFC 288 on Sunday, May 7 (IST) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad is set to take place at a co-main event at UFC 288, scheduled for May 6.
Gilbert Burns will also lock horns with Belal Muhammad in a PPV co-main event for UFC 288.
The UFC 288 headline fight will see Henry Cejudo’s comeback as “Triple C” takes on Aljamain Sterling.
Mitchell is set to be part of the feature alongside renowned American martial arts instructor Eddie Bravo.
It is not clear whether Oliveira will be ready to face Dariush at UFC 289 in Canada.
The news was confirmed by coach Diego Lima to MMA journalist Alvaro Colmenero.