UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Live Fight Coverage - ESPN (UK)
Get the live coverage of UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland from Prudential Center in Newark on 9 May 2026 on ESPN (UK), including the main card and prelims.
www.espn.co.ukHere’s the latest available on UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, focusing on the prelims.
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Prelims and early prelims timing: The event is set for May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark. Early prelims typically start around 5:00 PM ET, with prelims at 7:00 PM ET, and the main card at 9:00 PM ET. This aligns with standard UFC 328 scheduling for the U.S. broadcasts on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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Where to watch prelims: Prelims are slated for broadcast on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass, with early prelims also on these platforms. If you’re in the Miami area, you can access the same streaming options or check local imports of ESPN+ coverage if applicable in your region.
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Notable prelims expectations: The lineup typically includes several middleweight contests and undercard fights that set the stage for the title bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Reports and outlets underway around March–April 2026 confirmed the headliner and ongoing card details, with additional prelims pieces published by major outlets.
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Quick context on the main event drive: This event marks Chimaev’s first defense of the middleweight title since capturing it last year, with Strickland aiming to reclaim and become a two-time champion. Prelim results and fight-by-fight updates typically appear on ESPN FightCenter and CBS Sports as the date approaches.
If you’d like, I can fetch the exact confirmed prelim lineup and start times from official sources and present a concise, date-stamped card for the May 9 prelims, plus where to stream from Miami.