UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This blockbuster matchup headlines the updated 2026 schedule released recently. The fight pits Chimaev's undefeated streak and wrestling dominance against Strickland's elite striking and cardio, potentially defining the middleweight division's future. A win for Chimaev solidifies his reign, while Strickland eyes a return to championship glory. Expect intense buildup with trash talk from both sides leading to the PPV.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
