UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is set for his first title defense against former champ Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. The bout tops a packed 2026 schedule including Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott on April 18 in Winnipeg and Aljamain Sterling vs. Youseff Zalal on April 25 in Las Vegas. This middleweight clash pits Chimaev's undefeated streak against Strickland's technical striking and wrestling defense. It could redefine the division's hierarchy amid rising contenders. Fans anticipate a high-stakes war with implications for future title shots.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
