UFC 328 predictions: Can Sean Strickland be the first to stop Khamzat Chimaev?
For UFC 328's Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, the time for talk is nearly over.
The time for talk is nearly over. UFC 328 is set to showcase one of the more heated rivalries in recent memory , when middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defends his crown against former titleholder Sean Strickland. It’s been a volatile war of words in the build to Saturday’s fight night in Newark, New Jersey.
The undefeated 15-0 Chimaev has been a force of nature throughout his career. He’s met by the brash and outspoken Strickland, with whom he has a brief gym history. It might not be the “right” fight to make in the division, but it sure has generated the most buzz and interest, given the genuine hostility that’s formed between both.
At flyweight, champion Joshua Van makes his first appearance since dethroning Alexandre Pantoja via freak injury just seconds into their 2025 clash. He’ll be tested against Japanese superstar Tatsuro Taira in a thrilling battle between some of the best young talent the sport has to offer. Funnily enough, it’s arguable that neither of the two title fights at UFC 328 are the matchups that should’ve been made in their respective divisions.
With that in consideration, it hurts UFC 328’s grade ever so slightly. But it’s still a very good card. 👑 UFC 328’s lineup Crown grade: B+.
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