UFC 328 is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event will feature a UFC Middleweight Championship bout between undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Sean Strickland headlining the card. Additionally, a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira is expected to headline the undercard. The event marks the promotion's 12th visit to Newark and first since UFC 316 in June 2025, with a stacked fight card including bouts featuring Alexander Volkov, Sean Brady, and other notable fighters.
UFC 328 is set for May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with the UFC Middleweight Championship headlining the card as Khamzat Chimaev puts his undefeated title reign on the line against former champion Sean Strickland.
Strickland, 35, carries a 31-7-0 record into the bout and is listed as a champion in the verified data, suggesting he has reclaimed gold since his prior title run. The American southpaw out of Xtreme Couture stands six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach and is one of the most active strikers in the division, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute. His pressure-heavy, volume-oriented style has defined his rise through the middleweight ranks.
The co-main event places the UFC Flyweight Championship on the line, with 24-year-old Joshua Van defending against Tatsuro Taira. The Myanmar-born champion, fighting out of 4oz. Fight Club, holds a 17-2-0 record and has been one of the most accurate strikers in the flyweight division, connecting at 56 percent with a remarkable 8.84 significant strikes per minute.
Also featured on the card is heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov, ranked number one in the division. The 37-year-old Russian stands six-foot-seven with an 80-inch reach and brings a 40-11-0 professional record. Volkov lands 4.78 significant strikes per minute at 57 percent accuracy, making him a consistent threat at the top of the heavyweight ladder.
The event marks the UFC's 12th visit to Newark and its first return since UFC 316 in June 2025. Sean Brady is also among the notable fighters expected to compete on the card.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's unbeaten record and the middleweight title are at stake against a seasoned former champion in Strickland
- Van's flyweight title defense against Taira adds a second championship bout, giving the card rare dual-title significance
- Volkov's presence at number one in the heavyweight rankings means his result could have immediate title implications in the division
Saturday, May 9, 2026
