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 latest UFC event schedule update for 2026. The fight pits the unbeaten Chimaev against Strickland's elite wrestling and striking in a pivotal middleweight clash. It matters as it tests Chimaev's dominance early in his reign and could reshape the division's hierarchy. Expect intense trash talk leading up to the event, with Strickland likely targeting Chimaev's cardio.[1]
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
