TLDR
- Khamzat Chimaev (-575) defends his middleweight title against former champion Sean Strickland (+425) at UFC 328 on Saturday, May 9, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- The card features a second title fight with flyweight champion Joshua Van (+136) defending against Tatsuro Taira (-162).
- Chimaev is 15-0 and dominated Dricus Du Plessis in his last fight; Strickland is 30-7 and coming off a KO win over Anthony Hernandez.
- The over/under for the main event is set at 3.5 rounds, with the under favored at -154.
- The main card streams exclusively on Paramount+ with other bouts featuring Volkov vs. Cortes-Acosta, Brady vs. Buckley, and Green vs. Stephens.
Main Event Odds (via DraftKings)
| Fighter | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Khamzat Chimaev (c) | -575 |
| Sean Strickland | +425 |
| Over 3.5 Rounds | +130 |
| Under 3.5 Rounds | -154 |
Method of Victory:
- Chimaev by submission: -105
- Chimaev by decision: +300
- Strickland by decision: +850
- Strickland by KO/TKO: +900
Full Main Card Odds (via DraftKings)
| Fight | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| Middleweight Title: Chimaev vs. Strickland | Chimaev -575 | Strickland +425 |
| Flyweight Title: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira | Taira -162 | Van +136 |
| Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Volkov -142 | Cortes-Acosta +120 |
| Welterweight: Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley | Brady -100 | Buckley +142 |
| Lightweight: King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens | Green -440 | Stephens +340 |
Fight Time by Time Zone
| Time Zone | Main Card Start | Main Event (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+ |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM+ |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM+ |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM+ |
| UK (BST) | 3:00 AM (Sun) | 5:00 AM+ (Sun) |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 4:00 AM (Sun) | 6:00 AM+ (Sun) |
| Australia (AEST) | 12:00 PM (Sun) | 2:00 PM+ (Sun) |
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey Broadcast: Paramount+ (exclusive for main card)
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UFC 328 takes place Saturday, May 9, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event features middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
Chimaev enters the fight with a perfect 15-0 professional record. He claimed the title from Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319 in a dominant five-round performance.
Strickland holds a record of 30-7 and previously held the middleweight title before losing it to Du Plessis at UFC 297. He has gone 2-1 since that loss, with his most recent win being a TKO over Anthony Hernandez in February.
The odds heavily favor Chimaev at -575, while Strickland sits as a +425 underdog on DraftKings. Chimaev is -105 to win by submission, which reflects his grappling-heavy style.
Chimaev’s wrestling has been the foundation of his success. He averaged strong control time against Du Plessis and has six career submissions among his 15 wins.
Strickland’s best path to victory runs through his jab and cardio on the feet. Striking coach Sean Madden told UFC.com that footwork and push kicks will be key, noting that Chimaev tends to move opponents toward the fence before shooting takedowns.
The concern for Strickland is his takedown defense. Du Plessis took him down six times at UFC 297, and Chimaev’s wrestling pace is considered among the most intense in the division.
Two Title Fights Headline the Card
The co-main event is also a championship bout. Flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his title against Tatsuro Taira, and the odds actually favor the challenger at -162.
Van won the flyweight belt at UFC 323 when Alexandre Pantoja suffered an arm injury just 26 seconds into their fight. He has an 8-1 run leading into this defense but questions remain about his grappling against elite-level opponents.
Taira is 18-1 and coming off back-to-back finishes of Hyun Sung Park and former champion Brandon Moreno. He averages roughly three takedowns per 15 minutes and has said he plans to take Van down and finish the fight on the ground.
Veteran Matchups Round Out the Main Card
Alexander Volkov (-142) faces Waldo Cortes-Acosta (+120) in a heavyweight bout. Volkov is ranked No. 2 in the division and has 39 career wins. Cortes-Acosta has won his last three fights by knockout, including a finish of Derrick Lewis at UFC 324.
Sean Brady (-100) meets Joaquin Buckley (+142) at welterweight. Brady is a grappling-heavy fighter averaging nearly four takedowns per 15 minutes. Buckley was on a six-fight winning streak before a decision loss to Kamaru Usman last June.
King Green (-440) is a heavy favorite against Jeremy Stephens (+340) in a lightweight matchup between two 39-year-old veterans. Green is coming off a knockout win over Daniel Zellhuber in February.
Stephens is 1-8 since 2018 and recently returned to the UFC after stints in BKFC and PFL. He has one win in his last 10 fights, though he stopped Eddie Alvarez in a bareknuckle bout roughly a year ago.
The main card streams exclusively on Paramount+, which also carries all UFC numbered events and Fight Night cards.
