UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
United Arab Emirates
Myanmar
R5, 1:32
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Japan
Russia
R3, 5:00
Dominican Republic
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:20
Prelims • Final
Cameroon
R2, 1:10
Ukraine
R2, 1:13
Performance of the Night
Spain
R3, 4:42
Poland
R1, 3:29
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Senegal
R3, 4:12
Peru
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$100k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$100,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira each earned a doubled $100,000 bonus for their breathless five-round flyweight championship war, ending with Van’s dramatic 5th-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Yaroslav Amosov received $100,000 for his brilliant UFC debut, submitting top contender Joel Álvarez via second-round arm-triangle choke.
Performance of the Night: Jim Miller collected $100,000 in his record 47th UFC bout with an electric first-round guillotine choke submission victory over Jared Gordon.
Additional Finish Bonuses: The UFC also distributed $25,000 finish bonuses to other stoppage winners across the card.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| LOSS | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | $100,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $100,000 | — | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | — | $240,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $160,000 | $160,000 | $25,000 | $345,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $63,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $25,000 | $81,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $25,000 | $155,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $100,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $56,000 | — | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $61,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Purses and earnings represent state athletic commission disclosures, promotional contract estimations, and official UFC bonus awards. Jeremy Stephens forfeited 30% of his fight purse to King Green after weighing in 4 pounds over the lightweight limit (160 lbs). Total figures include official $100,000 post-fight awards and promotional finish disbursements.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 328
UFC 328 generated an announced live gate of $7,518,918, setting the all-time gross revenue record for any sporting or entertainment event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Sean Strickland became only the third fighter in UFC history (joining Randy Couture and Israel Adesanya) to recapture the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship after losing it.
Sean Strickland snapped Khamzat Chimaev’s flawless 15-0 professional mixed martial arts record, handing the reigning champion his first official career defeat.
The co-main event between 24-year-old champion Joshua Van and 26-year-old Tatsuro Taira became the youngest title fight pairing in UFC flyweight championship history.
Van vs. Taira marked the very first championship bout in UFC history contested entirely between athletes born in the 21st century.
Joshua Van successfully completed the first-ever UFC title defense by a Myanmar-born athlete, stopping Tatsuro Taira with a 5th-round TKO.
New Jersey native Jim Miller extended his insurmountable all-time UFC appearance record by making his 47th walk to the Octagon, submitting Jared Gordon in the first round.
With his first-round guillotine submission, Jim Miller advanced his all-time promotional record to 27 UFC victories and 13 career submission finishes.
UFC 328 instituted a doubled post-fight bonus standard, awarding $100,000 cheques to four fighters (Van, Taira, Amosov, and Miller) instead of the traditional $50,000.
Former Bellator world champion Yaroslav Amosov made a triumphant promotional debut, recording 6 takedowns and submitting Joel Álvarez to push his career record to 30-1-0.
Roman Kopylov scored 3 official knockdowns over Marco Tulio, tying the UFC middleweight record for the most knockdowns registered in a three-round decision bout.
Sean Brady controlled Joaquin Buckley on the ground for 12 minutes and 9 seconds across a 15-minute fight, achieving one of the highest control percentages (81%) in welterweight history.
When and where did UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland take place?
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev?
Sean Strickland defeated defending champion Khamzat Chimaev via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) to reclaim the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship.
Did Khamzat Chimaev suffer his first career loss at UFC 328?
Yes. Entering the contest undefeated at 15-0, Chimaev suffered the first professional defeat of his mixed martial arts career at the hands of Sean Strickland.
What happened in the co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira?
Flyweight champion Joshua Van retained his title by defeating Tatsuro Taira via TKO (punches to the head) at 1:32 of Round 5 in an acclaimed five-round instant classic.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 328?
Four fighters received doubled $100,000 performance bonuses: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira (Fight of the Night), Yaroslav Amosov (Performance of the Night), and Jim Miller (Performance of the Night).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 328?
UFC 328 produced a sold-out attendance of 17,783 fans and generated an arena-record live gate of $7,518,918 at the Prudential Center.
What milestone did Jim Miller achieve at UFC 328?
New Jersey native Jim Miller competed in his 47th UFC fight, scoring his 27th promotional win and 13th submission finish by submitting Jared Gordon via guillotine choke in round 1.
How did Yaroslav Amosov fare in his UFC debut?
Former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov had an exceptional promotional debut, controlling Joel Álvarez with six takedowns before submitting him via arm-triangle choke at 1:13 of Round 2.
Why did Jeremy Stephens and King Green fight at a 160-pound catchweight?
At official weigh-ins, Jeremy Stephens tipped the scales at 160 pounds, four pounds over the lightweight non-title limit. He was fined 30% of his purse, and the bout proceeded at catchweight with Green winning by rear-naked choke.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta?
Alexander Volkov secured his 41st career victory by defeating Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
How dominant was Sean Brady against Joaquin Buckley?
Sean Brady delivered a masterclass in wrestling and ground control, recording 12 minutes and 9 seconds of control time to sweep the judges’ scorecards (30–27, 30–25, 30–25).
How did Ateba Gautier win his middleweight preliminary bout?
Ateba Gautier defeated Osman Diaz via TKO (punches) at 1:10 of Round 2 after dropping Diaz with heavy combinations early in the round.
Did UFC 328 break any records at the Prudential Center?
Yes. UFC 328 became the highest-grossing event in Prudential Center history with its $7,518,918 gate, surpassing previous UFC and concert benchmarks in the arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 328?
The cage-side broadcast was called by lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Where was UFC 328 broadcast?
In the United States, the main card and preliminary bouts streamed live on Paramount+, with early preliminary action available across Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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