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 2026 event schedule update, pitting the undefeated Chimaev against the striking specialist Strickland in a pivotal middleweight clash. The fight promises high stakes as Strickland seeks to reclaim the belt he once held. It underscores Chimaev's dominance and tests his grappling against Strickland's volume striking. Expect intense buildup with potential trash talk, impacting the division's hierarchy ahead of other booked bouts.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
