Chimaev defends MW belt vs Strickland May 9

Middleweight title clash set for UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark: champion Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland. Builds on stacked 2026 PPV slate amid division turmoil. Chimaev defends amid contender rises; Strickland rebounds. Impacts title picture with Adesanya, Pyfer active. High-stakes grappling vs striking duel anticipated. Could solidify Chimaev's reign or crown new king.[2]