Chimaev defends middleweight title vs. Strickland at UFC 328

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center. This marks Chimaev's first defense following his rise to the belt. Strickland seeks to reclaim gold in a pivotal middleweight clash streaming on Paramount+. The matchup pits Chimaev's undefeated streak against Strickland's technical striking, potentially defining the division's hierarchy. Expect high stakes as both are top-ranked contenders.