UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey at Prudential Center. The matchup is fueled by bad blood between the two middleweights. This first title defense for Chimaev is a critical test against Strickland's striking prowess and experience. A win for Strickland could set up a rematch path, while Chimaev aims to solidify his reign. The event streams on Paramount+ and highlights the ongoing middleweight title picture tensions.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
