UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This blockbuster matchup headlines the PPV event next month, pitting the unbeaten Chimaev against the gritty Strickland in a pivotal middleweight clash. The announcement updates the 2026 UFC schedule, highlighting a stacked card with major implications for the division's hierarchy. Expect intense trash talk leading up to the fight, as Strickland's style challenges Chimaev's dominance. This could solidify Chimaev's reign or crown a new champ, reshaping title contention.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
