Chimaev vs Strickland headlines UFC 328 in Newark

UFC 328 is set for May 9 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, headlined by a middleweight title fight between undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champ Sean Strickland. The card was finalized this week, marking Chimaev's first title defense in his return to Newark. This high-stakes clash pits Chimaev's undefeated streak against Strickland's proven championship experience, with major implications for the middleweight division's hierarchy. Additional bouts include a flyweight title fight and welterweight matchup between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley, moved from a prior event. Expect intense buildup with a press conference scheduled for Thursday.