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Chimaev vs. Strickland: Newark Erupts for Title Bout
9 May
Summary
- Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland fight for the middleweight title.
- Joshua Van defends his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira.
- UFC 328 airs live from Newark, New Jersey, starting at 5 p.m. ET.
UFC 328 is set to take place in Newark, New Jersey, with Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland headlining the event for the middleweight championship. The pre-fight press conference generated significant controversy, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two fighters.
The co-main event will see Joshua Van make his initial flyweight title defense against Tatsuro Taira. This matchup is notable as both fighters are the youngest in the flyweight top 15, potentially marking a generational shift in the division.
Action from the Prudential Center in Newark begins with early prelims at 5 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 7 p.m., and the main card commencing at 9 p.m. All fights will stream exclusively on Paramount+ for the next seven years.
