On Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev will put his undefeated record and middleweight title on the line against No. 3-ranked Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Thursday’s press conference made it clear: this isn’t promotional theater. The UFC seated the two on opposite ends of the stage with extra security and Newark police on hand and it still wasn’t enough. They traded insults for nearly 30 minutes straight, with Chimaev deliberately talking over Strickland every time he tried to speak. When Dana White finally let them face off, Chimaev kicked Strickland during the staredown, sending security scrambling to separate them. Over 200,000 people watched it live on YouTube, making it one of the most-viewed UFC press conferences in the YouTube live era.
The co-main adds a second title fight into the mix, as flyweight champion Joshua Van will look to defend his title against No. 3-ranked Tatsuro Taira. It’s the third time Prudential Center has hosted a card with multiple title fights, following UFC 169 in 2014 and UFC 316 last June.
Here’s the full breakdown for Saturday night: the card, schedule, streaming details, and the latest odds from Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Time, Date & Location
- 📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
- ⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM ET (Early Prelims) | 7:00 PM ET (Prelims) | 9:00 PM ET (Main Card)
- 🏟️ Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- 💻 Streaming: Paramount+
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Full Card & Odds
Chimaev enters this highly-anticipated bout as a commanding -600 favorite, making it one of the more lopsided fights on the card. The flyweight title fight between Taira and Van is the closest contest on paper at -160/+130.
Odds subject to change.
Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|
| King Green (-375) | Jeremy Stephens (+300) |
| Jose Ochoa (-180) | Clayton Carpenter (+145) |
| Baisangur Susurkaev (-750) | Djorden Santos (+525) |
| Pat Sabatini (-230) | William Gomis (+180) |
| Marco Tulio (-185) | Roman Kopylov (+150) |
| Jared Gordon (-300) | Jim Miller (+240) |
| Grant Dawson (-165) | Mateusz Rebecki (+135) |
| Yaroslav Amosov (-190) | Joel Alvarez (+150) |
| Ateba Gautier (-1400) | Ozzy Diaz (+850) |
| Sean Brady (-155) | Joaquin Buckley (+125) |
| Alexander Volkov (-155) | Waldo Cortes-Acosta (+125) |
| Tatsuro Taira (-160) | Joshua Van (+130) |
| Khamzat Chimaev (-600) | Sean Strickland (+450) |
Betting Markets at Hard Rock Bet for UFC 328
Hard Rock Bet offers a deep slate of betting options for Chimaev vs. Strickland along with every other fight on Saturday’s card. Whether you have a read on how a fight will play out, how long it will last, or who will land more strikes, there’s a market for it.
🥊 Winner & Method
The core of any fight card. Pick the winner outright, or get specific with how the fight ends:
- Winner (Moneyline)
- Winning Method
- Chimaev to Win by Finish
- Strickland to Win by Finish
- Chimaev to Win by Decision
- Strickland to Win by Decision
- Either Fighter to Win by KO/TKO or DQ
- Either Fighter to Win by Submission
- Finish Only Winner
- Decision Only Winner
📊 Strike & Grappling Props
This is where the data really comes into play. Chimaev averages 5.29 takedowns per fight and lands strikes at an absurd 80.75% accuracy. Strickland is the higher-volume striker at 6.04 significant strikes per minute. Plenty to work with here:
- Most Significant Strikes Landed
- Total Significant Strikes Landed
- Chimaev Total Significant Strikes Landed
- Strickland Total Significant Strikes Landed
- Chimaev Takedowns Landed
🔔 Round Props
Round-by-round markets give you the most granular way to bet on the fight. If you think Chimaev gets an early finish – or that Strickland survives deep into the championship rounds – there’s a prop for that:
- Round 1 Outcome
- Round Betting
- Winning Round Grouped
- Alternate Winning Round
- Alternate Winning Round Grouped
- Fight to Reach Round 2, 3, 4, 5
- Either Fighter to Win in Round 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Total Rounds (Over/Under)
- Fight to Go the Distance (Yes/No)
🔗 Pre-Built Parlays
Combine a winner pick with a round total in a single bet. Available for both fighters across multiple thresholds:
- Chimaev to Win & Over/Under 1.5, 2.5, or 3.5 Rounds
- Strickland to Win & Over/Under 1.5, 2.5, or 3.5 Rounds
🎯 Round & Method Combos
The sharpest markets on the board – combine the exact round and method of victory into one pick:
- Winning Round & Method
- Alternate Winning Round & Method
The action kicks off at 5:00 PM ET with the early prelims, with every fight on the card streaming live on Paramount+. The main card begins at 9:00 PM ET.
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