UFC 328 concludes in Newark with title changes and a historic finish for Jim Miller
Alexander Volkov emerges as a new Heavyweight contender while Tatsuro Taira captures the Flyweight belt in a night of decisive victories
UFC 328 concluded on 9 May 2026 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, delivering a slate of definitive results across the organisation's weight classes. The event, which was streamed exclusively on Paramount+, saw significant movement in the rankings and championship standings, with Alexander Volkov and Tatsuro Taira both securing title implications through their respective victories.
In the co-main event, Joshua Van lost his Flyweight championship to Tatsuro Taira via submission. The bout saw Taira utilise his grappling skills to control the pace, eventually securing the title from Van in a contest that highlighted the stylistic differences between the two competitors. This result marks a shift in the divisional hierarchy following the conclusion of the night's fights.
The Heavyweight division saw a new contender emerge as Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 in favour of the Russian fighter, who maintained his kicking attack throughout the three rounds. This victory positions Volkov as a potential future challenger for the Heavyweight title, pending the resolution of other title unification efforts within the promotion.
Other notable outcomes included Sean Brady defeating Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision with scores of 30-25, 30-25, and 30-26. Brady demonstrated dominance through the rounds, utilising takedowns and ground control to secure the win. Additionally, King Green submitted Jeremy Stephens with a rear-naked choke in the first round at 4:20, showcasing the unorthodox movement and striking that characterises his fighting style.
Veteran Jim Miller secured his 20th UFC finish with a first-round submission victory over Jared Gordon. The bout ended at the 3:29 mark of the first round when Miller locked in a guillotine choke. This result extends Miller's tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and adds another significant statistic to his professional record.
The main event featured Khamzat Chimaev facing Sean Strickland for the undisputed Middleweight championship. While the fight took place as the headline bout of the evening, the specific outcome of this championship clash was not detailed in the available results package. The event also saw other preliminary cards complete, including victories for Roman Kopylov, Pat Sabatini, and Baisangur Susurkaev, rounding out a comprehensive night of competition in New Jersey.
