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 update to the 2026 UFC event schedule, pitting the undefeated Chimaev against the durable Strickland in a pivotal middleweight clash. The fight is significant as it tests Chimaev's dominance in the division against Strickland's elite wrestling and striking defense. Expect intense trash talk leading up to the event, with potential implications for the entire 185-pound landscape if Strickland pulls off the upset. The card is available on Paramount+.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
