UFC 328 Results & Highlights: Strickland Shocks Chimaev

Sean Strickland shocked the MMA world at UFC 328, defeating Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the middleweight title in a dramatic main event.

UFC 328 Results & Highlights

Update (May 11):

New Jersey delivered one of the best UFC cards of 2026 as Sean Strickland shocked the MMA world by reclaiming the middleweight title with a split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev in the main event. Strickland successfully neutralized Chimaev’s wrestling pressure and did enough on the feet to edge out the judges in a razor-close fight. In the co-main event, Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title with a dramatic fifth-round TKO win over Tatsuro Taira. UFC 328 also featured standout performances from Alexander Volkov, Sean Brady, and King Green. Check out the full results and highlights below.

Sean Strickland def. Khamzat Chimaev by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Joshua Van def. Tatsuro Taira by TKO (punches), round 5 (1:32)
Alexander Volkov def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Sean Brady def. Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
King Green def. Jeremy Stephens by submission (rear naked choke), round 1 (4:20) — HIGHLIGHTS

UFC Chimaev vs Strickland Preview

UFC heads back to the United States following its stop in Perth, Australia with a stacked numbered event featuring two title fights at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The main card is loaded with recognizable names, starting with King Green taking on Jeremy Stephens after Green’s impressive win over Daniel Zellhuber in Mexico City. Another key matchup to watch is Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley, as Buckley looks to rebound following his loss to former champion Kamaru Usman.

In the co-main event, Joshua Van makes the first defense of his flyweight title against rising contender Tatsuro Taira. Van captured the belt after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury just 26 seconds into their fight, making this first title defense even more intriguing. The main event features Sean Strickland challenging middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev after Strickland’s dominant performance against Fluffy Hernandez. Chimaev enters as a sizable favorite, with his wrestling continuing to be the key to his success. If Strickland can keep the fight standing, he could have a real chance to reclaim UFC gold. It’s a loaded card in New Jersey, and you can check out the odds and main card below.

UFC 328 Ceremonial Weigh-In Video

UFC 328 fighters faced off during the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of Saturday night’s event in New Jersey. Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev had their final faceoff before the middleweight title clash, while Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira also went face-to-face ahead of the co-main event. Check out the ceremonial weigh-in video below.

UFC 328 Start Time and Full Main Card

The main card starts at 8:00 PM CDT.

UFC 328 | Prudential Center, Newark NJ
Khamzat Chimaev (-575 ML)	Sean Strickland (+425 ML)
Joshua Van (+140 ML)	Tatsuro Taira (-166 ML)
Alexander Volkov (-166 ML)	Waldo Cortes Acosta (+140 ML)
Sean Brady (-175 ML)	Joaquin Buckley (+145 ML)
King Green (-360 ML)	Jeremy Stephens (+285 ML)