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 in a pivotal fight for middleweight supremacy. The announcement highlights Chimaev's quick ascent to the belt and Strickland's quest for redemption. It shakes up the division, potentially setting the stage for unification or new challengers. Expect intense buildup with trash talk from both sides leading into the PPV.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
