UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, NJ, features middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending against former champ Sean Strickland. This title fight pits undefeated Chimaev against Strickland's striking prowess and wrestling defense. It matters as Chimaev's first defense tests his dominance amid middleweight volatility. Expect a high-stakes clash influencing the division's hierarchy. A Strickland upset could spark rematch talks; Chimaev win solidifies his reign.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
