UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Fight Card, Date, Start Time, Location, How to Watch.

UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev (c) vs. Sean Strickland is the headlining middleweight title fight for the event. Here's the key info based on the latest announcements from UFC CEO Dana White and official sources.

UFC Middleweight Championship:

Khamzat Chimaev (c) (15-0) vs. Sean Strickland (30-7)

Chimaev makes his first title defense after dethroning Dricus du Plessis in August 2025 (at UFC 319, via unanimous decision). He's undefeated and has recent wins over big names like Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman.

Strickland, a former champion (who upset Israel Adesanya in 2023 before losing to du Plessis), bounced back with a knockout win over Anthony Hernandez in February 2026. This grudge match promises fireworks given their contrasting styles and personalities.

When Is UFC 328 Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland?

Saturday, May 9, 2026. The main card starts at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.

Where Is UFC 328 Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland?

Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Venue: Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102).

How To Watch UFC 328 Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland?

Stream live on Paramount+ in the U.S. (PPV format for the main card).

International viewers can check UFC Fight Pass or local broadcasters (e.g., TNT Sports in the UK, DAZN in some regions).

Prelims may air on ESPN/ESPN+ or similar platforms

What Time Does Chimaev vs StricklandFight Start?

Early Prelims: Around 6:00 p.m. ET.

Prelims: Around 8:00 p.m. ET.

Main Card: 10:00 p.m. ET (main event likely 12:00–1:00 a.m. ET or later).

Times are in Eastern Time (venue local time); adjust for your timezone.

UFC 328: Main Card

Khamzat Chimaev (c) vs. Sean Strickland – Middleweight Championship

Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira – Flyweight Championship

Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta – Heavyweight

Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley – Welterweight

King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens – Lightweight

UFC 328: Prelims

Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov – Light Heavyweight

Yaroslav Amosov vs. Joel Álvarez – Welterweight

Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rębecki – Lightweight

Ateba Gautier vs. Ozzy Diaz – Middleweight