Four Russian fighters will compete at UFC 328 in Newark. Khamzat Chimaev headlines the card with his first title defense against Sean Strickland for the middleweight championship. Alexander Volkov faces another contender bout against Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the heavyweight division as he continues pursuing a title shot. Roman Kopylov will meet Brazilian striker Marco Tulio in what will be his third consecutive fight against a Brazilian opponent. Baisangur Susurkaev, riding an undefeated record, seeks to break into the top 15 rankings by defeating Jordon Santos. The post represents a significant Russian presence on the card and wishes all fighters good luck.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026









