Chimaev vs Strickland set for UFC 328 in Newark

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This highly anticipated middleweight title fight headlines the latest 2026 UFC event schedule update. The matchup pits Chimaev's undefeated streak and grappling dominance against Strickland's elite striking and pressure fighting. It matters for the middleweight division as it tests Chimaev's reign early while giving Strickland a path back to the top. Expect intense trash talk leading up to the event, with potential implications for future contenders like Jack Della Maddalena.