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, pitting the unbeaten Chimaev against the durable Strickland in a pivotal middleweight clash. The announcement highlights Chimaev's quick ascent to the belt and Strickland's quest for redemption. It solidifies the division's title picture amid rising contenders. Expect intense buildup with trash talk, as both are known for verbal sparring. This fight could define the middleweight landscape for the rest of 2026.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
