UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has hinted on social media that he is traveling to Newark for UFC 328 this weekend, where he will be in attendance for the main event between Hamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Du Plessis's presence at the event suggests he is scouting his potential next opponent, as both Chimaev and Strickland are top contenders in the middleweight division. The post notes that fans should expect "unexpected" encounters at the event. UFC 328 is scheduled for May 10, 2026. Du Plessis holding the title makes his attendance particularly significant for the division's future.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026







