UFC president Dana White announced multiple main events, with the biggest being middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending against former champion Sean Strickland headlining UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. This blockbuster title fight pits Chimaev's undefeated streak and grappling dominance against Strickland's knockout power and wrestling, potentially reshaping the middleweight division amid ongoing contender debates. Other announcements include Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo headlining UFC Fight Night in Macau on May 30, a homecoming for Yadong, and Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim on June 6 in Las Vegas. These bookings fill out the schedule through mid-June, providing clarity for fans and fighters. Expect heightened trash talk as rivals prepare camps, with implications for title shots.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
