UFC 328 Chimaev vs Strickland: Full main card and prelims details

One of the most anticipated events of the year, UFC 328, will keep the focus of MMA fans this Saturday as they await a massive fight between Chimaev and Strickland, which will also be accompanied by a highly interesting set of prelims.

By Richard Tovar

May 09, 2026 05:35PM EDT

UFC 328 arrives today, Saturday, May 9, featuring a massive double-header at the top of the card that has the entire MMA world watching. The main event sees Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland battle for the World Middleweight Championship, while Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira face off for the World Flyweight Championship.

The main card continues with a heavy-hitting lineup, featuring a high-stakes heavyweight bout between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. This matchup is expected to provide significant movement in the divisional rankings, as both fighters look to position themselves for a future title shot.

Rounding out the main card are two explosive welterweight and lightweight matchups that promise non-stop action for the fans. Sean Brady takes on Joaquin Buckley in the 170-pound division, while veterans King Green and Jeremy Stephens meet in a lightweight bout that highlights the depth of this event.

Prelims details

The preliminary action kicks off at 7 PM ET, headlined by a middleweight clash between Val Woodburn Gautier and Isaac Diaz. Fans will also see welterweights Joel Alvarez and Yaroslav Amosov compete, followed by a lightweight battle between Grant Dawson and Mateusz Rebecki.

Card Section	Matchup	Weight Class
Main Card	Chimaev vs. Strickland	World Middleweight Championship
Main Card	Van vs. Taira	World Flyweight Championship
Main Card	Volkov vs. Cortes Acosta	Heavyweight Bout
Main Card	Brady vs. Buckley	Welterweight Bout
Main Card	Green vs. Stephens	Lightweight Bout
Prelims	Gautier vs. Diaz	Middleweight Bout
Prelims	Alvarez vs. Amosov	Welterweight Bout
Prelims	Dawson vs. Rebecki	Lightweight Bout
Prelims	Miller vs. Gordon	Lightweight Bout
Early Prelims	Kopylov vs. Tulio	Middleweight Bout
Early Prelims	Sabatini vs. Gomis	Featherweight Bout
Early Prelims	Susurkaev vs. Santos	Middleweight Bout
Early Prelims	Carpenter vs. Ochoa	Flyweight Bout

Legacy is also on the line during the prelims as the legendary Jim Miller returns to the Octagon to face Jared Gordon in a lightweight contest. Miller, who holds numerous UFC records for appearances and wins, looks to add another victory to his hall-of-fame-worthy resume against a very tough Gordon.

Islam Makhachev sees danger for Khamzat Chimaev in Sean Strickland matchup

Early prelims start the day at 5 PM ET with four additional bouts, including Roman Kopylov vs. Brunno Tulio and Pat Sabatini vs. William Gomis. With a total of thirteen fights scheduled for today, UFC 328 offers a complete day of world-class competition across multiple weight classes.

Richard Tovar

Richard “Richie” Tovar is a bilingual sports writer with over 13 years of experience in the field. Since joining Bolavip US in 2021, he has focused on covering American sports, with a particular emphasis on the NFL and College Football. Raised in Venezuela, a country passionate about baseball, Richard also dedicates significant attention to MLB coverage each season. His deep connection with and love for American sports shine through his writing, where he frequently showcases his passion for numbers and statistics, enhancing the depth and insightfulness of his articles.