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The world's largest MMA organization is promoting one of the most anticipated events of the year this Saturday night (9). Starting at 18 pm, millions of fans around the world tuned in to Paramount+ to watch UFC 328 , which features a main event full of rivalry and controversy. Khamzat Chimaev attempts to defend his middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) for the first time by facing Sean Strickland for up to five rounds. If victorious, the Chechen has already announced his intention to move up in weight and seek a fight with Alex Poatan.
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Originally scheduled for UFC 327, Joshua Van returns to the octagon to face Tatsuro Taira in his first defense of the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg). The Burmese fighter became the king of the division after Alexandre Pantoja 's bizarre injury last December, and will face the Japanese fighter still on a mission to prove himself as the best in the world, while the Brazilian awaits the opportunity to compete again for the crown. On the other hand, Taira could make history and become the first representative of the Land of the Rising Sun to win the Ultimate belt in more than 30 years of the organization.
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Brazil in the octagon
Unfortunately, only two representatives from Brazilian lands appeared in the world's most famous octagon this weekend, and curiously, both in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg). After a tough defeat against Christian Leroy Duncan , Marco Tulio Matuto faces Russian Roman Kopylov on the preliminary card. The foreigner comes from two consecutive losses, and in case of another defeat, he risks being fired.
Before Matuto performs, Djorden Santos will have the tough task of becoming the first to defeat Baisangur Susurkaev. A training partner of Khamzat Chimaev , the Chechen has a record of 11 professional wins and starts as one of the main favorites of the night. On the other hand, the Brazilian fighter is coming off a victory against Danny Barlow and could "steal" his rival's popularity if he pulls off an upset in the octagon.
Where to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
UFC 328 results
MAIN CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the middleweight title.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended his flyweight title.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean Brady defeated Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green defeated Jeremy Stephens by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:20 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel Alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant Dawson defeated Mateusz Rebecki by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:48 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller defeated Jared Gordon by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:29 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov defeated Marco Tulio Matuto by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Pat Sabatini defeated William Gomis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:12 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa defeated Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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