How to live stream UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland, TV channel

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland brings one of the UFC’s most heated rivalries into the Octagon on Saturday night as middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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How to Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM ET (Main Event); 7:00 PM ET (Prelims); 5:00 PM ET (Early Prelims)
• TV Channel: Paramount+
• Live Stream: Paramount (watch now)

This fight has become far more personal than a normal title bout. Chimaev and Strickland have spent months trading insults publicly, with tensions escalating throughout fight week during press conferences and weigh-ins. UFC officials reportedly increased backstage security after multiple heated exchanges between the two camps ahead of the event. The matchup itself is massive for the middleweight division, with Chimaev entering as the undefeated champion after capturing the belt from Dricus du Plessis, while Strickland earned another title opportunity following consecutive wins that pushed him back into contention.

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Inside the cage, the stylistic matchup is fascinating. Chimaev remains one of the UFC’s most dominant grapplers and pressure fighters, overwhelming opponents early with relentless wrestling and top control. Analysts across MMA media have pointed to his pace and submission threat as the biggest keys entering Saturday night. Strickland, however, brings one of the division’s toughest defensive boxing styles along with elite cardio and durability, making him one of the few middleweights capable of potentially dragging Chimaev into deep championship rounds.