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UFC 328 Features Chimaev vs Strickland Middleweight Title Fight May 9

Sports5/9/2026
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UFC 328 takes place Saturday, May 9, at the Prudential Center in Newark, featuring a main event where champion Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against Sean Strickland. The event is not a pay-per-view and will be available to livestream on Paramount+. Special security arrangements have been made for the main event.

Facts First

  • Main event is a Middleweight title fight between champion Khamzat Chimaev (15-0-0) and challenger Sean Strickland (30-7-0).
  • UFC 328 is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
  • Event is available on Paramount+, not as a traditional pay-per-view.
  • BetMGM odds list Chimaev as a heavy favorite (-600) and Strickland as the underdog (+425).
  • Card includes multiple title fights and bouts across Light Heavyweight, Flyweight, Heavyweight, Welterweight, and Lightweight divisions.

What Happened

The UFC has scheduled its 328th event for Saturday, May 9, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event is a five-round Middleweight Championship bout where the reigning champion, Khamzat Chimaev, will defend his title against Sean Strickland. The organization has made special security arrangements for this fight. The event will be broadcast via livestream on Paramount+ and is not a traditional pay-per-view offering. Oddsmakers at BetMGM currently list Chimaev as a significant favorite.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of mixed martial arts, you will have access to a major UFC event without a separate pay-per-view fee through a Paramount+ subscription. Your viewing schedule is set with early prelims starting at 5 p.m. ET, prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card at 9 p.m. ET. The event features multiple championship and contender bouts across various weight classes. For subscribers, the Paramount+ Essential plan includes access to all UFC events. If you are not a subscriber, you may explore a Walmart+ membership, which offers a 30-day free trial that includes Paramount+ as a perk alongside other retail benefits.

What's Next

The fights will proceed according to the published schedule on May 9. The outcome of the main event could reshape the Middleweight division landscape. The security measures for the Chimaev-Strickland bout aim to ensure the contest proceeds without incident.

Perspectives

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Sports Commentators observe that Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland have escalated a gym confrontation into a rivalry involving accusations of bullying and violence, though they remain uncertain if the tension is genuine or merely promotional hype for UFC 328.
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Consumer Advocates describe using a Walmart+ free trial to access Paramount+ as a 'clever workaround'.