UFC 328 — Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland MW title fight
Key Questions
What is the main event of UFC 328?
The main event is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title, stemming from their grudge. The main card is locked. A pivotal welterweight clash supports it.
What is the co-main event at UFC 328?
The co-main is Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira for the flyweight title, shifted from UFC 327 due to Van's injury. Pantoja rematch buzz surrounds it. New main card announced includes this title fight.
What other key fights are on the UFC 328 main card?
Other bouts include Volkov vs. Cortes heavyweight eliminator, Brady vs. Buckley welterweight, and Green vs. Stephens lightweight. A banger welterweight matchup was added. Monitor NJAC, odds, presser, and health.
Why was Van vs. Taira added to UFC 328?
Van's injury pulled the flyweight title fight from UFC 327, rescheduling it for UFC 328 as co-main. UFC 327's loss became UFC 328's gain with the updated card. Bout order adjustments followed.
What is the history behind Chimaev vs. Strickland?
It's a grudge match for the middleweight title, with predictions like Chimaev brutally knocking out Strickland. Demetrious Johnson commented on Chimaev's brutal training. The card features high-stakes action.
What buzz surrounds the flyweight title at UFC 328?
Alexandre Pantoja revealed he could have returned from injury at UFC 327, adding rematch buzz. Van defends against Taira after the shift. Full fight highlights are anticipated.
What welterweight fight was added to UFC 328?
A pivotal welterweight clash was added to support the main event, exciting hardcore fans. It enhances the stacked card on May 9. Announcements confirm the banger addition.
What is the status of UFC 328 preparations?
The main card is locked, with monitoring for NJAC, odds, presser, and health. Status is climaxing. Carlos Ulberg broke down related title fights in interviews.
Main card locked: Khamzat-Strickland grudge main; Van-Taira FW title co-main (Pantoja rematch buzz); Volkov-Cortes HW eliminator; Brady-Buckley WW; Green-Stephens LW. Monitor NJAC/odds/presser/health.