UFC announced Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title main event at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This superfight pits undefeated phenom Chimaev against former champ Strickland in a bout that could define the division's future. Both are top-ranked and hungry for gold. The announcement bolsters UFC's stacked 2026 schedule. Fans anticipate a grappling vs. striking war with title stakes elevating middleweight intrigue.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
