UFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND at Sapphire New York

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UFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND
Double Title Fight Night in Newark

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UFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLANDUFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND Double Title Fight Night in NewarkTHE EVENT AT A GLANCE<ul><li>Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland</li><li>Titles: UFC Middleweight and Flyweight Championships</li><li>Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey</li><li>Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026</li><li>Streaming: Live on Paramount+ in the U.S.</li></ul>THE MATCHUP The middleweight division’s most dominant force meets its most outspoken former champion. Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev makes his first title defense against Sean Strickland, a veteran known for relentless pressure and high-volume striking.FIGHTER COMPARISON<ul><li>Khamzat Chimaev (Champion): 15-0. Won the title by dethroning Dricus du Plessis.</li><li>Sean Strickland (Challenger): 30-7. Looking to become a two-time champion after finishing Anthony Hernandez in his last outing.</li></ul>FIGHT SYNOPSIS Khamzat Chimaev enters the cage as a massive favorite, carrying wins over former champions like Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman. He aims to cement a dominant title reign by handing Strickland a definitive loss.Sean Strickland returns to a familiar venue in Newark, where he has previously delivered statement performances. He intends to reclaim the 185-pound gold and prove that Chimaev’s wrestling can be neutralized by veteran experience and high-level defensive boxing.MAIN CARD PREVIEW<ul><li>Co-Main Event: Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira (UFC Flyweight Championship)</li><li>Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (Heavyweight)</li><li>Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)</li><li>King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens (Lightweight)</li><li></li></ul>

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