Four Russian athletes are set to compete at UFC 328 in Newark. Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against Sean Strickland in the main event. Alexander Volkov faces Valter Cortes-Acosta in another high-stakes heavyweight contender matchup. Roman Kopylov takes on Marco Tulio, marking his third consecutive fight against a Brazilian striker. Baysangur Susurkayev, currently undefeated, looks to break into the top 15 rankings by defeating Jordon Santos. The post expresses well-wishes to all Russian competitors on the card.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
