Chimaev defends middleweight title vs. Strickland

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. This matchup represents a significant test for Chimaev's reign and a potential path back to the title for Strickland. The event will air on Paramount+.