Get ready for an explosive night of fights as UFC 328 lands in Newark, New Jersey, featuring a double-header of title bouts that promises to deliver fireworks. In the main event, undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev puts his belt on the line for the first time against former titleholder Sean Strickland—a grudge match that has been simmering with tension, and some fear it might boil over before they even step into the Octagon.
Chimaev, a heavy favorite, captured the middleweight crown in August by dominating Dricus Du Plessis, who had previously outpointed Strickland twice. Now, "Borz" looks to prove his reign is just beginning, while Strickland aims to reclaim the gold in a bout that promises high stakes and even higher emotions.
The co-main event sees flyweight champion Joshua Van making his first title defense under unusual circumstances. Van won the belt five months ago after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an early injury, and now he faces the surging Tatsuro Taira—a matchup that pits Van's explosive style against Taira's technical precision. Expect fast-paced action as both fighters look to make a statement.
The action kicks off with early prelims at 10 PM BST (2 PM PT / 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET), followed by regular prelims at midnight BST (4 PM PT / 6 PM CT / 7 PM ET Saturday). The main card begins at 2 AM BST (6 PM PT / 8 PM CT / 9 PM ET Saturday). UK fans can catch the main card live on TNT Sports, with early and regular prelims streaming on UFC Fight Pass. In the US, Paramount+ will broadcast all the action.
Also on the card, heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta collide in a battle of power and reach, while Baisangur Susurkaev takes on Djorden Santos in a middleweight scrap that could steal the show. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, this is a fight night you won't want to miss—gear up, get comfortable, and prepare for a championship doubleheader that could reshape the UFC landscape.
