UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against former champ Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. This highly anticipated clash pits Chimaev's undefeated streak and grappling against Strickland's elite boxing and pressure fighting. Announced as part of the 2026 schedule, it headlines a major PPV card on Paramount+. Crucial for middleweight as Chimaev's first defense tests his dominance post-coronation. Strickland seeks revenge and reclamation; expect a tactical striking war with grappling threats, potentially defining the division's hierarchy.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
