UFC 288 Betting Odds, Tips & MMA Betting Guide
Aljamain Sterling will go up against Henry Cejudo in the main fight at UFC 288 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, this May.
But how do you bet on the headline fight and the other fighters taking to the Octagon throughout the evening? Read on to learn how to bet on UFC at Stake.com and what options are available.
History of UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was launched in 1993 as an MMA event to find and showcase the most talented MMA fighters on the planet.
The original goal of UFC was to give a platform to the most talented athletes and fighters across various MMA disciplines, and the network has gone from strength to strength over the years, with huge global audiences.
Since its inception, UFC has held more than 640 fights in 165 cities in 29 different countries, highlighting just how popular the championship is and the wide-reaching nature of the UFC fanbase.
Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor Mcgregor and Fedor Emelianenko are among the best UFC fighters ever. It will be fascinating to see if any up-and-coming fighters can replicate their fight night achievements in the near future.
Prominent Fighters in UFC 288
The headline fight in UFC 288 will see Jamaican Aljamain Sterling go up against American Henry Cejudo in their eagerly anticipated bantamweight clash on Sunday, May 7, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
The card also includes Charles Oliveira vs Beneil Dairush (lightweight) and Bryce Mitchell vs Jonathan Pearce (featherweight). Below is the full card for UFC 288, highlighting just how enticing this fight night will be.
UFC 288 Fight Card
UFC 288 will undoubtedly deliver a night of skill and drama with so many talented fighters going against one another to dominate their weight classes. As you prepare your betting slip ahead of UFC 288, here are the consecutive fights that you need to be aware of on the night:
Aljamain Sterling 22-3-0 vs Henry Cejudo 16-2-0 (Bantamweight)
Charles Oliveira 33-9-0 vs Beneil Dariush 22-4-1 (Lightweight)
Jessica Andrade 24-10-0 vs Xiaonan Yan 16-3-0 (Strawweight)
Drew Dober 26-11-0 vs Matt Frevola 10-3-1 (Lightweight)
Kron Gracie 5-1-0 vs Charles Jourdain 13-6-1 (Featherweight)
Devin Clark 14-7-0 vs Kennedy Nzechukwu (Light heavyweight)
Andre Petroski, 9-1-0, vs Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
Marina Rodriguez 16-2-2 vs Virna Jandiroba 18-3-0 (Strawweight)
Bryce Mitchell 15-1-0 vs Jonathan Pearce 14-4-0 (Featherweight)
Nathan Maness 14-3-0 vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov 14-8-0 (Flyweight)
Kalinn Williams 13-3-0 vs Rolando Bedoya 13-1-0 (Welterweight)
Daniel Santos 11-2-0 vs Johnny Munoz Jr. 12-2-0 (Bantamweight)
Joseph Holmes 8-3-0 vs Claudio Ribeiro 10-3-0 (Middleweight)
How to Bet on UFC 288 & Bet Types
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Below are your options for betting on this upcoming fight night in NJ:
Match winner: A straight-up bet on the martial artist you think will win their fight.
1x2: A bet on the win, tie, or loss for a particular fight.
Winning method: A wager on how you think a fight will be won – KO, TKO, etc.
Winning method (double chance): As above, but a double chance bet means you can make two selections instead of one.
Winner & exact rounds: A bet on the fighter you think will win and how many rounds their bout will last.
Will the fight go the distance?: A simple bet on whether or not you think a fight will last the full 3 or 5 rounds.
Live Betting Options for UFC 288
While it’s a good idea to prepare your UFC betting slip ahead of time, you can also wait for the action to get underway to make your selections, thanks to the availability of live betting at Stake.com.
Live UFC bets include things like which fighter will win the next round and whether or not you think a fight will be ended in the coming round. As a result, live betting on UFC gives you more options and is well worth considering to supplement your pre-fight night betting slip.
For more information, check out our helpful guide that explains the differences between live betting and pre-match betting.
UFC 288 Betting Odds & Payouts
You can decide how you want to see the odds in your Stake.com account, choosing from the American format, fractions or decimals.
As Stake.com is a crypto-only sportsbook, you benefit from instant payouts for all your winnings, meaning that you don’t have to wait an eternity for the funds to land in your account after UFC 288.
UFC Betting Tips & Strategies
Now that you know how to bet on UFC, here are some top tips to help you prepare your betting slip for the event in NJ:
Look beyond the title fight. Although Sterling vs Cejudo is the headline act at UFC 288, an entire card of fights is scheduled for the fight night. So, don’t get too hung up on the title fight and look for value elsewhere before making your selections.
Bet with your head, not your heart. We all have our favourite fighters, but don’t let your preferences cloud your judgement. If the stats tell you your preferred fighter is second best, listen to them!
Do your research. Before betting on combat sports, you should always do your research by reading our sports betting blogs and doing your own research. Look at how fighters typically win their bouts and try and discern any patterns to inform your betting strategy.
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