UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against former champ Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This blockbuster matchup headlines the next major PPV after recent events. It matters for the middleweight division as Chimaev aims to solidify his reign against Strickland's proven striking and wrestling defense. Expect intense trash talk leading up, with a win propelling the victor toward superfights. The card promises high stakes early in the summer schedule.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
