Chimaev vs Strickland headlines UFC 328 in Newark

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is set to defend his title against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup features bad blood between the undefeated champ and Strickland, marking Chimaev's first title defense. Additional bouts include flyweight title fight Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira, heavyweight Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and welterweight Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley. This event is the promotion's 12th visit to Newark. A press conference is scheduled for Thursday to build hype. Expect intense trash talk leading into fight week.