NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — Sean Strickland stunned the mixed martial arts world once again at UFC 328, earning a split-decision victory over previously undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev in the main event. The event took place on Saturday night at the Prudential Center. In the co-main event, Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title, finishing Tatsuro Taira via TKO in a bloody clash widely regarded as one of the best flyweight fights ever.
Beyond the two championship bouts, UFC 328 featured a number of thrilling contests and fan-friendly wars. Here are some of the standout performances:
– Baisangur Susurkaev improved his undefeated UFC record to 3-0 with a suffocating submission win over Djorden Santos.
– Grant Dawson returned to the win column at lightweight, earning a gritty submission over veteran Mateusz Rebecki.
– Lightweight veteran Jim Miller proved age is just a number as the 42-year-old New Jersey native choked out Jared Gordon with a first-round guillotine.
– Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov delivered another impressive submission finish, defeating Joel Alvarez in the second round.
– Hulking middleweight prospect Ateba Gautier extended his UFC record to 5-0 with a brutal knockout over Osman Diaz.
– Fan favorite King Green secured his third straight victory with a dominant submission over Jeremy Stephens.
With UFC 328 in the books, here are the official post-fight bonus winners. Each recipient earns an extra $100,000, while fighters who earned finishes but did not win a bonus receive $25,000.
– **Fight of the Night:** Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira
– **Performance of the Night:** Jim Miller
– **Performance of the Night:** Yaroslav Amosov
– **$25K Winners:** King Green, Ateba Gautier, Grant Dawson, and Baisangur Susurkaev
