UFC 328 Weigh-in: After a scare, Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland make weight and confirm the highly anticipated fight.

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Held this Friday (8), the official weigh-in of UFC 328 It went smoothly for its stars. Protagonists of the event that takes place this Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), Khamzat Shimaev, middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), and Sean StricklandThe former title holder and his opponent both made weight, confirming the highly anticipated main event. It's true the Chechen fighter gave them a scare, but in the end, he showed professionalism. The only fighter who failed to fulfill his obligation was the veteran. Jeremy Stephens, which exceeded the lightweight limit (up to 70,3 kg).

Generally, the athletes scheduled for the main event are the first to appear at the official weigh-in, but Chimaev ignored this protocol. The middleweight champion kept his cards close to his chest and was the last professional to appear at the pre-fight ceremony. Upon weighing in, 'Borz' appeared weak and worried combat sports fans, but he managed to weigh in at 83,9 kg. Therefore, the feared Chechen is authorized to put his title on the line for the first time.

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Borz is ready to retain 🏆@KChimaev weighs in at 185lbs to make the main event OFFICIAL!

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Experienced fighter Strickland was the first professional to appear at the ceremony. Upon stepping on the scale, the former UFC champion looked somewhat tired due to the weight cut, but the effort paid off. The American weighed in at 83,9 kg. This is the third time the bad boy has held the status of middleweight contender. In past fights, 'Tarzan' dethroned... Israel adesanya and fell before Dricus du Plessis.

Never done 😤@SStricklandMMA is first to the scale & weighs in at 185lbs!

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'Brazilian Squad' at the weigh-in

The two representatives from Brazil, Djorden Santos e Marcus Tullius Matuto and Djorden are also officially confirmed for the show and will compete in the middleweight division on the preliminary card. Djorden was among the first fighters to weigh in, while Matuto was the second-to-last fighter to do so.

84,3 kg ⚖️ for the Brazilian @Djorden_MMA at the official weigh-in #UFC328! 🇧🇷

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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) May 8, 2026

Weight achieved! ⚖️

84,3 kg for the Brazilian @MarcoTulio_MMA at the official weigh-in #UFC328! 🇧🇷

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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) May 8, 2026

UFC 328 technical sheet

Date: May 9, 2026

Time: From 18pm (Brasília time)

Location: Prudential Center, New Jersey, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.

MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Khamzat Shimaev (83,9 kg) x Sean Strickland (83,9 kg) – fight for the belt

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Joshua Van (56,6 kg) x Tatsuro Taira (56,6 kg) – fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov (116,5 kg) x Waldo Cortes Acosta (119,7 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady (77,1 kg) x Joaquin buckley (77,1 kg)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Bobby Green (70,3 kg) x Jeremy Stephens (72,5 kg) – Stephens didn't make weight.

PRELIMINARY CARD (18pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier (83,9 kg) x Ozzy Diaz (84,3 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Joel alvarez (77,1 kg) x Yaroslav Amosov (77,1 kg)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson (70,7 kg) x Mateusz Rebecki (70,7 kg)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller (70,3 kg) x Jared gordon (70,7 kg)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov (83,9 kg) x Marcus Tullius Learn (84,3 kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): pat sabatini (65,7 kg) x William Gomis (65,7 kg)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev (84,3 kg) x Djorden Santos (84,3 kg)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Clayton Carpenter (57,1 kg) x Jose Ochoa (56,6 kg)