Get ready for an explosive night of fights as UFC 328 brings us a grudge match years in the making. Former sparring partners Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are set to settle the score in a highly anticipated middleweight title bout this Saturday night at the Prudential Center.
Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action live.
How to Watch UFC 328
The best news for fight fans: you won't need to shell out for a pay-per-view. UFC 328 is streaming exclusively on Paramount+, giving you access to both the prelims and main card in one place. All you need is an active subscription.
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Fight Night Schedule
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9. The action kicks off with early prelims at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 7 p.m. ET. The main card fires up at 9 p.m. ET, with the main event expected to hit the Octagon around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how the undercard fights shake out.
The Main Event: Chimaev vs. Strickland
This isn't just a title fight—it's personal. Undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev (15-0) brings his relentless, suffocating style into the cage. The Chechen powerhouse overcame serious health issues after a bout with COVID-19 to capture the middleweight belt by defeating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Many consider him unbeatable at this stage of his career.
Standing across from him is former champion Sean Strickland (30-7), a fighter known for his unorthodox striking and even more unconventional trash talk. Strickland shocked the world when he beat Israel Adesanya in 2023 for the title, and he's since gone 2-2 in his last four outings, most recently taking down Anthony Hernandez in February.
The tension has been boiling over in the lead-up, with Strickland taking every opportunity to get under Chimaev's skin. The question on everyone's mind: can Strickland's unique offensive style and mental warfare crack the seemingly invincible champion? Or will Chimaev's dominant wrestling and pressure prove too much?
One thing is certain—when these two former training partners finally meet in the cage, expect fireworks from the opening bell.