Chimaev vs Strickland headlined UFC 328 in Newark

Wikipedia’s UFC 328 entry documents that the May 9, 2026 event in Newark, New Jersey, was headlined by a UFC Middleweight Championship bout between champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Sean Strickland. The Prudential Center hosted the card, which drew an announced attendance of 17,783 and a gate of over $7.5 million. The matchup had been heavily anticipated as a clash of styles and personalities, with Chimaev’s relentless pressure facing Strickland’s volume striking and durability. While detailed results are beyond this report’s scope, the event solidified both men’s positions at the top of the division. UFC 328’s financial success also reinforces the promotion’s footprint in the Northeast U.S. market.