The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, is set to host UFC 328, a significant event headlined by a middleweight championship fight between the current champion, Khamzat Chimaev, and former titleholder Sean Strickland.
Khamzat Chimaev will defend his 185-pound title for the first time against Sean Strickland, who earned his title shot with a decisive third-round knockout victory over Anthony Hernandez in February. This highly anticipated main event marks Chimaev’s first defense since winning the belt from Dricus du Plessis in August.
The co-main event will feature Joshua Van’s inaugural defense of his flyweight world championship. His challenger is Tatsuro Taira, who enters the fight on a high note after an impressive win against Brandon Moreno late last year.
Adding to the stacked card, a potential heavyweight title eliminator will see the rising star Waldo Cortes-Acosta face off against the seasoned contender Alexander Volkov.
Before the main card, UFC 328 will kick off with four exciting preliminary bouts, including a featherweight clash between the in-form Pat Sabatini and the dangerous French striker William Gomis.
UFC 328 Early Prelim Results and Highlights
- Middleweight Bout: Roman Kopylov vs. Marco Tulio
- Featherweight Bout: Pat Sabatini vs. William Gomis
- Middleweight Bout: Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Djorden Santos
- Flyweight Bout: Jose Ochoa defeated Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Highlights:
- Jose Ochoa secured a dominant unanimous decision win against Clayton Carpenter, showcasing a strong performance.
