Khamzat Chimaev defends middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 4
Khamzat Chimaev defends middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328
11 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 4
The bout headlines Saturday's card at Newark's Prudential Center, where UFC plans extra security amid escalating hostility between the rivals and Chimaev enters as a heavy betting favourite.
It is Chimaev's first title defence after dominant wins over Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis, while Strickland seeks another upset after previous underdog victories over Israel Adesanya and Anthony Hernandez.
The co-main event features a flyweight title fight between Tatsuro Taira and Joshua Van, topping a 12-fight card scheduled to stream on Paramount+.
Can Sean Strickland’s history of shocking upsets overcome Khamzat Chimaev's near-perfect statistical dominance?
Is the historic Van vs. Taira title fight merely a preview for the real championship bout against Alexandre Pantoja?
With death threats exchanged, can security prevent the Chimaev vs. Strickland rivalry from exploding outside the cage?