Get ready for an explosive night of fights at UFC 328, as the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey plays host to a championship double-header that promises fireworks. The main event features the unstoppable Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight title for the first time against former champion Sean Strickland, in a grudge match that has been simmering for months.
Chimaev, who remains unbeaten, claimed the belt in dominant fashion back in August by overpowering Dricus Du Plessis—the same fighter who had twice outpointed Strickland. Now, "Borz" looks to cement his reign, but Strickland's relentless pressure and sharp boxing could make this a true test of wills. The tension has been palpable, with some concerned the bad blood might boil over before the first bell.
In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van makes his first title defense against the dangerous Tatsuro Taira. Van's path to the belt was unusual, winning it after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an early injury in their fight five months ago. Now, he faces a hungry Taira, who has been climbing the ranks with a string of impressive submissions.
The action kicks off with early prelims at 10pm BST (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET), followed by the regular prelims at 12am BST on Sunday (4pm PT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET on Saturday). The main card starts at 2am BST on Sunday (6pm PT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET on Saturday).
In the UK, fans can catch the main card live on TNT Sports, with streaming also available via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. The early and regular prelims stream exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. For US viewers, Paramount+ has you covered for all the action.
Here's a quick look at the main card lineup:
- Middleweight Title: Khamzat Chimaev (C) vs Sean Strickland
- Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Middleweight: Baisangur Susurkaev vs Djorden Santos
Whether you're gearing up for fight night in your favorite gear or just looking for a thrilling weekend of MMA, this card has all the makings of a classic. Don't miss it.