UFC 328 Features Chimaev vs Strickland and Van vs Taira Title Fights in Newark
UFC 328 is set for this weekend in Newark, New Jersey, with middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev facing Sean Strickland in the main event. Flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main event. The event includes prelims and a main card with specified start times and viewing options.
yardbarker.comUFC 328 will take place this weekend in Newark, New Jersey, featuring two title fights. In the main event, middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against former champion Sean Strickland. Chimaev won the belt in August by defeating Dricus Du Plessis, who had previously beaten Strickland twice.
The co-main event involves flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Tatsuro Taira. Van secured the belt five months ago after Alexandre Pantoja sustained an injury early in their fight. Chimaev remains unbeaten and is listed as the betting favorite at 1/6 odds, while Strickland has 4/1 odds, according to Betway.
The early prelims start at 10pm BST, which is 2pm PT, 4pm CT, or 5pm ET. Regular prelims follow at 12am BST on Sunday, or 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET on Saturday. The main card begins at 2am BST on Sunday, corresponding to 6pm PT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET on Saturday.
In the UK, the main card will be available live on TNT Sports, HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. The early and regular prelims will stream on UFC Fight Pass. In the US, the event will stream on Paramount+. The Independent reported these details and noted that it vets betting sites for usability, security, and responsible gambling tools.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- This weekend
UFC 328 takes place with Chimaev defending middleweight title against Strickland and Van defending flyweight title against Taira.
1 sourceThe Independent - Five months ago
Joshua Van won the flyweight belt after Alexandre Pantoja's early injury in their fight.
1 sourceThe Independent - August
Khamzat Chimaev won the middleweight title by defeating Dricus Du Plessis.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
- 01
Fighters' rankings may shift based on outcomes of these title defenses.
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Betting activity on UFC fights may increase due to provided odds and site recommendations.
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Viewership for UFC events could rise with multiple streaming options in UK and US.
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