Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. The two fighters have a heated rivalry with both claiming to have gotten the better of each other in training sessions. This matchup represents a significant test for Chimaev's reign and a potential redemption opportunity for Strickland. The bout will headline the card and stream on Paramount+. The rivalry's intensity suggests a compelling main event for the middleweight division.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
