UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will make his first title defense against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. This highly anticipated matchup represents a significant test for Chimaev as he faces a former titleholder in Strickland, who will be looking to reclaim championship gold. The fight is scheduled for the middleweight title and will be broadcast on Paramount+. This bout is part of a stacked 2026 UFC schedule that includes multiple title fights throughout the year. The May 9 event marks one of the promotion's most significant cards of the spring.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
