How to watch UFC 328: live stream Chimaev vs Strickland
Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former belt-holder Sean Strickland square up to settle one of the ugliest feuds in UFC history on Saturday night — unless something happens outside the Octagon first. The buildup to UFC 328 has been nothing short of shameful, with death-threats now apparently part and parcel of the circus. Dana White has a lot to contemplate.
Here’s how to watch UFC 328 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for just $1.
Chimaev and Strickland used to train together at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, and it’s there that their apparent mutual hatred of each other began. Virtually all of the animosity, however, has come from Strickland. The 35-year-old American has variously mocked Chimaev’s background, taunted him as a coward and threatened to shoot him dead.
The UFC’s response has amounted to upping security measures and essentially crossing their fingers that the threats are empty.
The fight will be “The Chechen Wolf”‘s first defense of the title he won at UFC 319 last August, by steamrolling Dricus du Plessis. Chimaev eased to a unanimous decision victory, picking up his sixth Performance of the Night award in the process, and if Strickland is to stand a chance this Saturday, he’ll need to find a way to withstand the 32-year-old Russian-Emirati’s ferocious grappling approach.
Du Plessis has got the better of Strickland twice in the past two years, but “Tarzan”‘s famous upset of Israel Adesanya is testament to his capacity to spring a colossal upset.
Keep reading for where to watch UFC 328 live streams online and on TV.
Can I watch UFC 328 free of charge?
The cheapest way to watch UFC 328 is by getting the Walmart Plus trial ($1) — the Paramount Plus Essential plan is included as part of the subscription.
Alternatively, you can watch a portion of the UFC 328 main card on CBS, with the network running coverage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. To watch CBS’ coverage without charge, take advantage of a free trial from either DirecTV or YouTube TV.
Away from the U.S.? Use a VPN to watch your usual streaming service from abroad. More details below.
How to watch UFC 328 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching UFC 328 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Chimaev vs Strickland live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
How to watch UFC 328 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., Paramount Plus is showing UFC 328 headline act Chimaev vs Strickland, as well as each of the 12 supporting fights. Best of all, there’s no PPV!
Paramount+ offers two plans: Essential and Premium. Essential is priced at just $8.99/month (or $89.99/year) and includes standard Paramount Plus content, plus UFC numbered events.
We’ve found a sneaky hack that will get you an Essential (not Premium) subscription — the plan comes bundled with a 30-day trial to Walmart Plus, which costs just $1!
If you’re currently outside the U.S. but don’t want to miss out, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to tap into your usual coverage.
How to watch UFC 328 live streams in Canada
In Canada, the UFC 328 main card is available through a variety of PPV providers, including YouTube, DAZN, Sportsnet, Bell, Rogers and UFC Fight Pass.
The PPV cost for this one is CA$69.99, with main card action starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The prelims, meanwhile, are also on Sportsnet Plus and TVA.
Canadian traveling abroad? You can use a VPN to access your usual platform — we’d recommend trying NordVPN.
How to watch UFC 328 live streams in the U.K.
The UFC 328 main card and prelims are being shown on TNT Sports 1 in the U.K.
Subscriptions for TNT Sports are available through TV providers such as Sky TV, Virgin Media and EE TV. Alternatively, fight fans can live stream TNT Sports’ coverage via HBO Max from £25.99/month.
Early prelims and prelims are available to watch on UFC Fight Pass too.
Away from the U.K. right now? NordVPN will unblock your Chimaev vs Strickland live stream.
How to watch UFC 328 live streams in Australia
In Australia, Chimaev vs Strickland, and the rest of the UFC 328 main card, is being shown on Kayo Sports PPV or Foxtel Main Event for a PPV costing AU$59.95.
All of the action before that goes out on Paramount Plus too, while the prelims are available to watch absolutely FREE on 10 streaming from 9:15 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning.
Outside Oz? Use NordVPN to stream all your usual coverage.
UFC 328 full fight card
Main Card (9 p.m. ET)
- MAIN EVENT: Khamzat Chimaev (c) vs Sean Strickland — Middleweight title
- Joshua Van (c) vs Tatsuro Taira — Flyweight title
- Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Heavyweight
- Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley — Welterweight
- King Green vs Jeremy Stephens — Lightweight
Prelims (7 p.m. ET)
- Ateba Gautier vs Osman Diaz — Middleweight
- Joel Alvarez vs Yaroslav Amosov — Welterweight
- Grant Dawson vs Mateusz Rebecki — Lightweight
- Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon — Lightweight
Early prelims (5 p.m. ET)
- Roman Kopylov vs Marco Tulio — Middleweight
- Pat Sabatini vs William Gomis — Featherweight
- Baisangur Susurkaev vs Djorden Santos — Middleweight
- Clayton Carpenter vs Jose Ochoa — Flyweight
Chimaev vs Strickland tale of the tape
| Header Cell – Column 0 |
Khamzat Chimaev |
Sean Strickland |
|---|---|---|
|
Nationality |
Russian-Emirati |
American |
|
Date of birth |
May 1, 1994 |
February 27, 1991 |
|
Height |
6′ 2″ |
6′ 1″ |
|
Reach |
75″ |
76″ |
|
Total fights |
15 |
37 |
|
Record |
15-0 |
30-7 |
Where is the UFC 328 venue?
UFC 328 is taking place at Prudential Center, home to the New Jersey Devils, in Newark, New Jersey.
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