UFC 328 Countdown: Chimaev vs. Strickland title fight gets video preview
The UFC released its Countdown episode for Saturday’s middleweight title clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at Prudential Center in Newark.
boxingnews.comHere’s the latest I can share on UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland based on recent reports.
- Scheduling and main event: Khamzat Chimaev is set to defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, with the event targeted for May 9 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This matchup was publicly announced by UFC leadership and reported by multiple outlets.[1][5]
- Countdown and build-up: The UFC released a Countdown-style preview for the event, highlighting the headliner and the personal rivalry between Chimaev and Strickland, along with the accompanying co-main bout featuring Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira.[3]
- Card context: Multiple outlets have described the card as featuring a high-profile title fight and additional exciting matchups; coverage includes fight-card logistics, potential undercard additions, and early odds discussions.[5][7][8]
- Additional media: Countdown videos and various fight-week features are circulating, including interviews and pre-fight press interactions that frame the narrative of the bout.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official UFC card, exact fight order, and latest betting odds from today. I can also provide a quick, sourced recap of each fighter’s path to this bout and the likely strategic matchups. Let me know which details you want emphasized.[1][3][5]