The full UFC 328 Countdown episode offers a close look at the key fights on the card. The show gives fans behind-the-scenes access to training, interviews, and build-up to two major title bouts.
Watch the full episode
The full episode is embedded below. It shows training scenes, media day moments, and fighter interviews that lead up to the event. The video is presented here from UFCcoverage.
Main event: Chimaev vs. Strickland
The countdown focuses on the middleweight title fight with champion Khamzat Chimaev facing Sean Strickland. The episode shows both fighters preparing for the clash. Viewers get a look at training camps and hear how each man plans to win.
The show highlights Chimaev as the champion and profiles Strickland as the challenger. It captures the mental and physical side of fight week, from last workouts to the moments before the weigh-ins.
Flyweight title: Van vs. Taira
The flyweight title fight is another main story in the episode. Champion Joshua Van takes on Tatsuro Taira in a fight the show calls one to watch. The episode covers Van’s approach to defending his belt and Taira’s plans to take the title.
Segments include time in the gym and sit-down interviews where the fighters explain their strategies and what this fight means for their careers.
Why fans should watch
The countdown episode is for fans who want more than just the live fights. It gives context to the matchups and shows how fighters prepare. The behind-the-scenes access helps viewers understand the emotions and pressure before a title fight.
The show is paced for both casual fans and die-hard viewers. It mixes training footage, interviews, and scenes that show what fighters do away from the gym. For anyone interested in the story behind the fights, the episode is worth watching.
Watch the embedded full episode to see the build-up and decide which fights you are most excited about going into the event.
