UFC 328 features Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title. Tensions escalated at the press conference with a heated exchange and a physical altercation.
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For those who were concerned heading into UFC 328 that things could get ugly before Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland got to the Octagon on Saturday night, they were proven correct on Thursday.
One of the biggest events of the year is set to go down this weekend in Newark when Chimaev and Strickland battle it out for the middleweight title in the main event.
But Thursday's press conference delivered on lofty expectations for insanity as the two hurled insults at each other for 30 minutes before it all culminated in a heated face off where Chimaev actually kicked Strickland, leading to the two immediately being pulled off stage by security and law enforcement. Now, both fighters must regroup and cool off before letting fists fly in the Octagon.
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There's also a second title fight on Saturday night that is flying under the radar. Flyweight champion Joshua Van looks to defend his crown for the first time when he welcomes rising contender Tatsuro Taira. Van earned the title in stunning fashion when Alexandre Pantoja suffered a brutal injury just minutes into their bout at UFC 323 in December. Now, Van, the second-youngest champion in UFC history, looks to erase any doubt from fans that he's a paper champion.
Below is the complete fight card for UFC 328, along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features, and other content around this massive event.
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The main event for UFC 328 is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title.
At the UFC 328 press conference, Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland exchanged insults for 30 minutes, culminating in Chimaev kicking Strickland.
UFC 328 is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, May 9, 2026.
UFC 328 is being held in Newark.
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