Khamzat Chimaev is set to defend his middleweight title for the first time against Sean Strickland this evening at UFC 328. Chimaev, nicknamed as “Borz,” secured the middleweight championship by defeating Dricus du Plessis via unanimous decision at UFC 319 in August. Since his professional debut in 2018, the undefeated UFC star has been a formidable force in the octagon. At 32 years old, he has already claimed victories over notable opponents such as Robert Whittaker, Kamaru Usman, and Gilbert Burns.
But Strickland will be determined to make a strong contest out of it. The controversial American star and former middleweight champion secured another opportunity at a world title after his knockout victory over Anthony Hernandez earlier this year. Strickland and Chimaev share a history, having previously sparred together. Since the announcement of their bout, both fighters have exchanged verbal barbs, heightening anticipation among fans eager to witness the outcome tonight. In the co-main event, Joshua Van will make his first defense of the flyweight title against Japanese submission specialist Tatsuro Taira. Here is all the essential information you need ahead of tonight’s fights.
UFC 328 Main card matches
- Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
- Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira
- Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley
- King Green vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 328 prelims
- Ateba Gautier vs Ozzy Diaz
- Joel Alvarez vs Yaroslav Amosov
- Grant Dawson vs Mateusz Rebecki
- Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon
When will the UFC fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland start?
The main card which features the fight between Chimaev and Strickland will get underway on 4:00 AM UK time on Sunday and that translates to 8:30 am IST. Timings for USA include (11pm ET / 8pm PT / 10pm CT)
Where to watch the UFC fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland in India?
Fans in India can stream the fight between Chimaev and Strickland on Sony LIV App and website, while the broadcast will be available on Sony Sports.
Where to watch the UFC fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland in UK?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch the high-voltage encounter on TNT Sports. It is also accessible via Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports.Â
Where to watch the UFC fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland in USA?
Fans watching from the United States of America can stream it live on Pramount+.
