UFC 328 will take place at Prudential Center, at Newark, Nova Jersey, next Saturday, promising an electrifying clash in the middleweight category. The main fight will pit champion Khamzat Chimaev against third-placed Sean Strickland, a clash that already generates great expectations among mixed martial arts fans. The main card, which includes five fights, is scheduled to start at around 9pm (Brasília time).
DraftKings Sportsbook bets indicate Chimaev as the clear favorite, quoted at -500, which means an investment of US$500 for a return of US$100 in case of victory. On the other hand, Strickland appears as the underdog with odds of +380. SportsLine’s Analistas, as well as MMA expert Kyle Marley, have offered their detailed projections for the event, based on a proven track record of success.
Perfil of the challengers for the middleweight belt
Khamzat Chimaev, 32 years old, boasts an undefeated record of 15 wins in his professional career, with nine consecutive victories since joining the UFC. Seu’s track record includes six wins by knockout, six by submission and three by decision. Chimaev was awarded six “Noite Performance” awards and one “Noite Fight” award. Ele became the first fighter born from Chechênia to win a UFC championship.
The athlete also holds several impressive records in the organization, such as the highest number of total strikes landed in a UFC fight, with 529 hits. MVxn0 from fans, as well as “Ano Fight over Escolha over Presidente” in 2024. Sua’s last appearance resulted in a unanimous decision victory over Dricus over Plessis at UFC 319 last August.
Sean Strickland, 35 years old, also has a notable career in MMA, with a record of 30 wins and 7 losses. Dentre his triumphs, 12 were by knockout, four by submission and 14 by judge’s decision. Strickland has won five of his last seven fights, consolidating his position among the division’s elite. Ele is a former UFC middleweight champion.
The fighter received the “Noite Performance” award four times and the “Noite Fight” award once. Ele holds the record for most significant strikes connected in the history of the UFC middleweight division, with 1,575. Além Additionally, Strickland ranks second in UFC history in total significant strikes with 2,307. In 2024, his victory against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 was named the “Ano Comeback”. Sua last fight was a knockout victory over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez, last February.
Análises of experts and choices for fights
SportsLine expert Kyle Marley has demonstrated great accuracy in his MMA predictions. Nos last three years, bettors who followed his advice with $100 investment accumulated a profit of approximately $10,000. Desde May 2018, his returns exceed $21,000. The analyst has provided consistent winners for SportsLine members over the past five years.
Suas’s achievements include landing five underdog winners in consecutive main fights in 2020, shortly after the UFC’s brief pause due to the pandemic. Qualquer Anyone who has followed Marley’s UFC betting tips could have seen significant returns. Marley examined the matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland from every perspective to reveal their top betting picks and best guesses.
One of Marley’s picks for UFC 328 is King Green (-440) to beat Jeremy Stephens (+340) via unanimous decision in a main card lightweight bout. “Stephens is returning to the UFC for his 36th fight,” Marley told SportsLine. “Ele is a pure striker and dangerous with his hands. Precisa has a knockout here because Green will be faster, have a greater pace and have more striking tools. Eu I will bet on Green to win two to three rounds.” He’s also backing a fighter who is “the cleanest striker” to come away with a big win in another matchup.
UFC 328 main Card and broadcast
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The UFC 328 main card features the following matchups and odds (according to DraftKings, subject to change):
- Khamzat Chimaev (-500) vs. Sean Strickland (+380)
- Joshua Van (+130) vs. Tatsuro Taira (-155)
- Alexander Volkov (-125) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (+105)
- Sean Brady (-198) vs. Joaquin Buckley (+164)
- King Green (-440) vs. Jeremy Stephens (+340)
The schedule promises to offer a series of competitive clashes, with athletes seeking to consolidate their positions in the rankings and advance in their respective categories. Expert analysis provides a complete overview for fans and bettors interested in delving deeper into the dynamics of each match.
