UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday that Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. This blockbuster matchup pits the dominant wrestler Chimaev against the striking savant Strickland, potentially reshaping the middleweight division amid ongoing title picture flux. White also revealed four additional main events and two co-mains, solidifying the schedule through mid-June. Other key bouts include Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight belt on April 11 in Miami and Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for lightweight gold on June 14. Expect intense build-up with trash talk from both camps as these fights lock in major PPV draws.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
