Chimaev defends middleweight title vs. Strickland at UFC 328

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.