The intensity is building for UFC 328, and fight fans won't want to miss a moment of the action. This week, the promotion is rolling out its highly anticipated media day interviews, streaming live at 11:15 a.m. ET in the video above. Leading the charge are the main event headliners: Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, who are set to collide for Chimaev's middleweight championship this Saturday night (May 9, 2026) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The bout, available on Paramount+, promises to be a clash of styles and wills that could define the division for years to come.

Joining the headliners in the media spotlight is a stacked lineup of fighters ready to make their mark. The roster includes UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van, who will face No. 3 contender Tatsuro Taira in a high-stakes showdown. Heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta are also on hand, as are welterweights Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley, and lightweights King Green and Jeremy Stephens. The card is further bolstered by middleweights Ateba Gautier and Baisangur Susurkaev, along with lightweight veterans Jim Miller and Jared Gordon. With so many elite athletes in one room, the energy is sure to be electric.

Adding to the pre-fight buzz, former Strickland opponent Alex Pereira shared his thoughts on the champ during the "Countdown to UFC 328" special. "Before our fight, I saw him differently," Pereira said. "But once he stepped into the Octagon, you could see it on his face—he was a different guy. He is a warrior." Pereira, who trained with Strickland after their bout, offered a tactical breakdown: "He's always moving forward, firing that jab. That's a great weapon he has. He's got to stay composed, keep pressing forward, stay alert, watch out for the takedowns, and use his jab and front kick. I'm really excited and motivated for this fight, and I hope he gets the win." For fans gearing up for fight night, this media day is the perfect primer for what promises to be a memorable event.