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 pits the undefeated Chimaev against the gritty Strickland, who aims to reclaim the belt he once held. The announcement highlights Chimaev's dominance in the division and sets up a pivotal clash that could redefine the middleweight landscape. Expect intense trash talk and a high-stakes five-round war, with implications for future title contenders like Israel Adesanya.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
