UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup stems from a heated rivalry, with both fighters claiming superiority from past training sessions. This fight headlines a stacked card following recent Fight Nights, positioning it as a pivotal clash for middleweight supremacy. A win for Chimaev solidifies his reign, while Strickland eyes reclamation. Expect intense buildup with trash talk escalating pre-fight.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
