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 in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup carries significant bad blood, with the pair trading verbal shots leading into fight week, adding intensity to an already high‑stakes title bout. Strickland is looking to reclaim the belt and reassert himself at the top of the division, while Chimaev aims to solidify his reign with a defense over one of the division’s most durable contenders. The result will heavily influence the middleweight title picture heading into the second half of 2026.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
