UFC 288 Live Results: Aljamain Sterling Defends Bantamweight Title

Live from New Jersey

May 6-7, 2023

In a highly anticipated bantamweight title fight, Aljamain Sterling successfully defended his belt against former two-time champion Petr Yan at UFC 288 in New Jersey. The event took place on May 6-7, 2023, and featured a thrilling main event that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Sterling, who won the title in 2021, entered the fight as the underdog but proved his worth in a dominant performance. He controlled the majority of the fight, using his grappling skills to take Yan down and keep him on the ground. Despite Yan's best efforts, Sterling was able to neutralize his striking and secure a unanimous decision victory.

With this win, Sterling solidifies his position as one of the top bantamweights in the world. He has now won eight consecutive fights and has successfully defended his title twice. Yan, on the other hand, will need to regroup and reassess his game plan after suffering his first loss since 2019.

UFC 288 also featured several other exciting fights, including a welterweight clash between Neil Magny and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov emerged victorious in a dominant performance, further cementing his status as a rising star in the division.

Overall, UFC 288 was a successful event that showcased some of the best fighters in the world. Sterling's dominant victory over Yan was a highlight of the night and proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.