What time is UFC 328 Tonight? Chimaev vs Strickland - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Khamzat Chimaev, an undefeated Russian sensation, has a professional record of 15 wins and no losses. He made a name for himself with his relentless fighting style but hasn't fought in the same weight class as Sean before. The American fighter Sean Strickland possesses more experiences with 37 fights, winning 30 and losing just seven. Given Strickland’s depth of experience and higher number of fights, Chimaev will face a real test against someone gravely battle-tested.

What time is Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland fight

Live coverage for the Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC 328 event takes place tonight, May 09, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event features a fight between Chimaev and Strickland for the UFC Middleweight Championship. It starts at 09:00 PM EST.

This event is scheduled for three rounds in the cruiserweight class. The start time may vary slightly due to the length of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be aware that undercard performances can affect the timing of the main event.

Fans worldwide should check their local time zones to ensure they don't miss any action. Please refer to the provided table with start times for different countries to confirm when to tune in.

How and where to watch the Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Fight

You can watch Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland via Paramount+.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Betting Odds

• Favorite: 42090Khamzat Chimaev : 1.2 (-400)
• Underdog: Sean Strickland : 5.2 (+425)

Khamzat Chimaev is the favorite with odds of 1.2, meaning you win a small return on your stake. His moneyline at -400 confirms he's likely to win. Strickland, the underdog, offers bigger returns with odds at 5.2 and a moneyline of +425.

Chimaev's chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ is slim, with odds at 6.1. Winning by decision? It’s priced at 4.3. Strickland winning by KO/TKO/DQ or decision stands highly unlikely with odds of 10.0 for both outcomes.

Betters eye Chimaev for safer returns; adventurous ones dabble in Strickland's long-shot promise.

Fighters Details

Khamzat Chimaev

• Nationality: Russia
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 188 cm
• Reach: 188 cm
• Total Fights: 15
• Record: 15 / 0 / 0

Sean Strickland

• Nationality: United States
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 185 cm
• Reach: 185 cm
• Total Fights: 37
• Record: 30 / 7 / 0

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