The Octagon is heading back to Newark, and this Saturday's UFC 328 card is absolutely stacked from top to bottom. If you're looking for the full viewing guide—where to watch, when it starts, and what to expect—we've got you covered.
Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
In the night's headliner, Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev puts his middleweight championship on the line for the first time. Chimaev captured the belt with a dominant performance against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, and now he faces a former champion who knows exactly what it takes to reach the top. Sean Strickland shocked the world when he outpointed Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 to win the title, before dropping it to du Plessis just four months later. This is a striker's nightmare meeting a grappler's dream—and the tension couldn't be higher.
Co-Main Event: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira
The flyweight division takes center stage in the co-main event, as champion Joshua Van defends his belt against the surging Tatsuro Taira. Van became champion under unusual circumstances in December, when Alexandre Pantoja suffered an arm injury less than 30 seconds into their UFC 323 bout. While that win left some questions unanswered, Van now has the perfect opportunity to prove he's the real deal against a dangerous, well-rounded opponent in Taira. Expect fireworks in this one.
How to Watch UFC 328
Saturday marks the third straight UFC event with a special two-hour television window on CBS, running from 8-10 p.m. ET. That means you can catch the final hour of the prelims and the first hour of the main card absolutely free.
Full Schedule:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
📍 Location: Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey
⏰ Start Times:
- Early Prelims: 5 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 7 p.m. ET
- Main Card: 9 p.m. ET
Streaming: All 13 UFC numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights stream exclusively on Paramount+ through 2033. Plans start at just $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year), and every subscriber—Premium or Essential—gets access to the live event plus an extensive archive of past fights, iconic moments, and original series like UFC Embedded and UFC Countdown.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the sport, this is a card you won't want to miss. Grab your favorite fight-night gear, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable night of action.