UFC president Dana White announced that Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup was first revealed last week and has now been officially finalized with the complete card announcement. This title fight represents a significant test for both competitors, with Strickland looking to capture gold against the defending champion Chimaev. The card also features Alexander Volkov versus Waldo Cortes Acosta in the heavyweight division as the co-main event, along with several other notable matchups including Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley and Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
