UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday several new main events, including the blockbuster middleweight title fight between champion Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland headlining UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. Additional bookings include Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates (May 2, Perth), Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa (May 16, Las Vegas), and Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (May 30, Macau). Co-main events announced: Kyler Phillips vs. Charles Jourdain (April 18, Winnipeg) and Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld (May 2, Perth). This locks in UFC's schedule through mid-June, providing clarity for fans and fighters. The Chimaev-Strickland matchup could reshape the middleweight division given their styles and stakes.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
