Sean Strickland recaptured the middleweight title at UFC 328, defeating Khamzat Chimaev by split decision, while Joshua Van retained the flyweight belt with a fifth-round KO of Tatsuro Taira.
MAIN EVENT1 bout
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Middleweight | Khamzat Chimaev (15-1-0) | ← def. | Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 | Sean Strickland (30-7-0) |
MAIN CARD4 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2Flyweight | Joshua Van (16-2-0) | def. | KO/TKO | 5 | 1:32 | Tatsuro Taira (18-1-0) |
| #3Heavyweight | Alexander Volkov (40-11-0) | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-2-0) |
| #4Welterweight | Sean Brady (19-2-0) | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Joaquin Buckley (21-7-0) |
| #5Lightweight | Bobby Green (35-17-1) | def. | Submission | 1 | 4:20 | Jeremy Stephens (29-22-0) |
PRELIMS4 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6Middleweight | Ateba Gautier (11-1-0) | def. | KO/TKO | 2 | 1:10 | Ozzy Diaz (10-4-0) |
| #7Welterweight | Joel Alvarez (23-3-0) | ← def. | Submission | 2 | 1:13 | Yaroslav Amosov (29-1-0) |
| #8Lightweight | Grant Dawson (23-3-1) | def. | Submission | 3 | 4:42 | Mateusz Rebecki (20-4-0) |
| #9Lightweight | Jim Miller (39-19-0) | ← def. | Submission | 1 | 3:29 | Jared Gordon (21-8-0) |
EARLY PRELIMS4 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10Middleweight | Roman Kopylov (14-5-0) | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Marco Tulio (14-3-0) |
| #11Featherweight | Pat Sabatini (21-5-0) | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | William Gomis (15-4-0) |
| #12Middleweight | Baisangur Susurkaev (12-0-0) | def. | Submission | 3 | 4:12 | Djorden Santos (11-2-0) |
| #13Flyweight | Clayton Carpenter (8-3-0) | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Jose Ochoa (9-2-0) |
UFC 328 took place at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, May 9, 2026, delivering a thrilling night of fights. In the main event, Sean Strickland pulled off a major upset, defeating undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev by split decision across five rounds to reclaim the middleweight title. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van retained his belt with a dramatic fifth-round KO of Tatsuro Taira at the 1:32 mark.
Alexander Volkov earned a unanimous decision over Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout with title implications, Sean Brady defeated Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision at welterweight, and Bobby Green submitted Jeremy Stephens in round one at lightweight. The card featured 13 fights across early prelims, prelims, and the main card, all streamed live on Paramount+.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland start?
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland starts on Sat, May 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM UTC.
Where is UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland?
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland takes place at Prudential Center, Newark, United States.
How can I watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland?
USA: Paramount+; UK & Ireland: TNT Sports; International (select markets): UFC Fight Pass
What fights are on the UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland card?
Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland. Flyweight: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira. Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Welterweight: Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley. Lightweight: Bobby Green vs. Jeremy Stephens.
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