Chimaev defends MW title vs Strickland at UFC 328

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 blockbuster matchup headlines the updated 2026 event schedule, pitting the undefeated Chimaev against the gritty Strickland in a pivotal middleweight clash. The fight promises high stakes as Strickland seeks to reclaim the belt he once held. It anchors a busy spring lineup including Fight Nights on April 25 (Sterling vs Zalal) and May 2 (Della Maddalena vs Prates). Expect intense buildup with potential trash talk amplifying division intrigue.