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UFC 328 Watch Party Recap: Chimaev vs. Strickland at Tailgate Beach Club
Saturday, May 9, 2026. Main card 6 p.m. PT
UFC 328 is in the books. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay put the full card on the wall-to-wall LED screen, from early prelims through the main event. For the next fight night, see upcoming UFC watch parties.
UFC 328 brought the Octagon to Newark for a stacked card headlined by middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, 15-0 going in, putting his belt on the line against former champ and notorious antagonist Sean Strickland. We had all of it on the wall-to-wall LED screen, dialed to ten, with cold drinks, hot food, and the only pool in the city where the splash zone doubles as the cheap seats.
The UFC 328 Fight Card
It wasn't a one-fight night. The card was loaded top to bottom, and we ran it from early prelims through the final bell:
- Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev (15-0) vs. Sean Strickland (30-7) for the UFC Middleweight Championship
- Co-Main Event: Joshua Van (16-2) vs. Tatsuro Taira (18-1) for the UFC Flyweight Championship
- Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Welterweight: Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Lightweight: Bobby Green vs. Jeremy Stephens
Chimaev came in unbeaten. Strickland came in talking more trash than every Reddit MMA thread combined. Something had to give, and 50,000 square feet of pool deck was the place to watch it.
The Best UFC Watch Party in Las Vegas
There are sports bars in this city. Then there's Tailgate Beach Club, the new sports and pop culture dayclub that opened May 1 inside Mandalay Bay. We were built for nights exactly like this one.
Here's what you walk into:
- Wall-to-wall LED screen: every angle of the Octagon, every replay, every reaction
- 22 cabanas with private TVs for groups who want their own corner of the chaos
- 2 premium bungalows for the high-roller fight crowd
- Full pool, full bars, full food menu, because eight hours of fights deserves backup
- capacity for up to 1,800 guests with the energy to match
We're on the south end of the Strip, walking distance to Allegiant Stadium, and a short ride from anywhere on Las Vegas Boulevard. If you're in town for a fight night, this is the move.
UFC 328 Fight-Night Schedule (Pacific Time)
- Early Prelims: 2 p.m. PT
- Prelims: 4 p.m. PT
- Main Card: 6 p.m. PT
- Main Event walkout: approximately 8 p.m. PT
Cabanas, Bungalows & General Admission
Rolling solo or bringing a crew of fifteen? Either way, there's a way in:
- General Admission: full venue access, all the screens, all the energy
- Cabanas: your own space, private TV, dedicated server, group-sized for 8 to 12
- Bungalows: premium upgrade, larger groups, the best seats in the house
UFC nights book up fast. For the next card, see UFC watch parties at Tailgate.
Why Watch UFC at Tailgate Instead of at Home
Look, your couch is great. Your couch also doesn't have a swimming pool, a 145-foot LED wall, a full house of fight fans losing their minds in unison, or a bartender who knows your second drink before you finish your first.
Watching a title fight alone, on a 55-inch, with the lights on? That's a crime against fight night. Catch the next one the way it's meant to be watched.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did fans watch UFC 328 in Las Vegas?
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay hosted a UFC 328 watch party on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with the full main card on the wall-to-wall LED screen. For upcoming fights, see UFC watch parties.
What time did UFC 328 start in Las Vegas?
Early prelims kicked off at 2 p.m. PT, prelims at 4 p.m. PT, and the main card at 6 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Is there a cover charge?
No. General admission is free with an RSVP on the booking page, where cabanas and bungalows can be reserved too.
Who fought in the UFC 328 main event?
Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev (15-0 going in) put his title on the line against former champion Sean Strickland (30-7).
How do I get to Tailgate Beach Club?
We're located inside Mandalay Bay at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, walking distance from Allegiant Stadium and a short ride from anywhere in the city.
Next Fight Night
Chimaev vs. Strickland made for one loud Saturday in May: wall-to-wall LED screen, 50,000 square feet of pool deck. The next card is on the UFC page.
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
UFC 328: Saturday, May 9, 2026
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