Chimaev defends MW belt vs Strickland at UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. This high-stakes matchup was announced by UFC president Dana White as part of a major scheduling update for the promotion's spring calendar. Strickland represents a significant test for the champion, while Chimaev looks to solidify his position atop the middleweight division. The fight is expected to have major implications for the title picture and could determine the next challenger in a competitive middleweight landscape. This bout headlines one of several major events UFC has scheduled through mid-June 2026.