UFC 288 Sterling vs Cejudo

Parker Porter vs Braxton Smith

We kick the card off with a big boy fight! Smith is making his UFC Debut while Porter is coming off two losses. Despite the losses, Porter has a ton of fights under him and has heavy hands. I do like Porter who can come out swinging but I think Smith could do the same. I am liking Smith by a hair in round one then Porter if it gets to round two.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov VS Rafael Estevam

Estevam is coming off a win on DWCS making his UFC debut. Esevam has decent grappling on the ground. Zhumagulov has fought decent fighters but the losses are stacking up. Estevam can come with a quick pace on the feet. It is hard to trust Zhumagulov based on his recent fights.

Ikram Aliskerov VS Phil Hawes

A middleweight brawl! Aliskerov is making his UFC debut from DWCS win. Hawes is coming off a knockout loss less than 6 months ago. Aliskerov has all the tools in the cage with his striking and grappling. Aliskerov has cardio in all three rounds. Hawes with his chin worries me where Aliskerov can land a volume of punches.

Joseph Holmes VS Claudio Ribeiro

Another middleweight fight we have on the card! Ribeiro is coming off a tough loss against a high-level fighter. Riberio has quick hands and decent striking. Holmes is coming off a loss and has okay submission skills. The striking is awful though for Holmes. I am liking Ribeiro in a clear-cut fight to me, to be honest.

Drew Dober VS Matt Frevola

This fight has fireworks written all over it. Frevola is a guy who is all over social media interacting with the fans. Frevola is coming off a winning streak along with Dober. While Frevola is an explosion, Dober has striking for days too. Dober is a guy who can pinpoint all his strike output. I think this is a close fight but I am giving the edge to Dober based on the striking to win this fight.

Devin Clark VS Kennedy Nzechukwu

The over 30 years old fight! Kennedy has massive hands and on the feet, he can outwork Clark. I am loving the power Kennedy has and the pace he will bring. Clark will try to stay on the high pace with Kennedy but I don't trust it. Kennedy will want this fight on the feet where he can keep it rather than Clark wanting this fight on the ground. I am liking Kennedy in this fight.

Marina Rodriguez VS Virna Jandiroba

This female fight is going to be a style of clash. Marina is more of a striker compared to Virna the grappler. Marina is quick on the feet and the power she brings is powerful. Virna will try to pull Marina to the ground quickly. I am liking Marina in this fight to simply outwork Virna.

Daniel Santos VS Johnny Munoz Jr.

Both of these fighters are coming off a win but it is a super low level fight. Santos has knockout power and nice hands on the feet. Munoz is okay on the ground but this fight is all Santos. The power and coming off a win, I am liking Santos.

Khaos Williams VS Rolando Bedoya

What a interesting fight. Khaos is Khaos on the feet with the power he brings. Bedoya is making his UFC debut and this is a tough fight for him. Khaos can win this fight on the feet working around how slow Bedoya is along with the chin.

Kron Gracie VS Charles Jourdain

It has been little over 3 years since Kron fought in which he lost to Cub Swanson via decision. Jourdain is coming off a two-loss streak so far. The boxing and striking output is there for Jourdain. Kron is fantastic on the ground and that is where he can win this fight. This is a style fight, to be honest. This fight is close to me and I am liking Kron to get him to the mat quickly to end this fight.

Jéssica Andrade Vs Xiaonan Yan

Andrade is going down to the strawweight division and is coming off a submission loss. Yan is coming off a win and is a great striker. Andrade and Yan will be fighting all night on the feet. Andrade can also though try to get Yan to the ground. I am liking Andrade to bounce back in a win here.

Belal Muhammad VS Gilbert Burns

The co-main event! Belal is on a win streak coming off a knockout win while Burns is coming off a decision win a week ago against Masvidal. Belal is good on the ground where Burns is mainly a fighter on the feet. I can see Burns defending the takedowns and this fight will be on the feet. I am liking Burns here working in the cage and outside the cage training.

Aljamain Sterling VS Henry Cejudo

For the bantamweight belt and main event! It has been a little less than 3 years since we have seen Cejudo in the cage but he is back! It has been 5 months since Sterling had his win. Cejudo didn't lose the belt when he had it and now wants it back badly. Sterling has amazing grappling and can hang on the feet. Cejudo I think can combat any game plan Sterling brings in. Cejudo is 10 times better on the ground and can takedown Sterling. The kicks Cejudo can bring also are second to none. I am all over Cejudo to win this fight despite the layoff.