Khamzat Chimaev will make his first middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Strickland, a former middleweight champion, gets his opportunity to reclaim the belt against the dominant Chimaev. This title fight represents a major matchup in the middleweight division and will be broadcast on Paramount+. The bout is scheduled for the main event and carries significant implications for the division's future direction.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
