Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defends against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This clash pits Chimaev's undefeated streak against Strickland's technical boxing and resilience. The bout emerges amid recent division rankings shifts from prior events. It promises high stakes for middleweight supremacy, testing Chimaev's grappling dominance. A Strickland upset could reshape title contention. Expect intense grappling vs. striking chess match with ranking implications.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
