UFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND

UFC 328: CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND
Double Title Fight Night in Newark

THE EVENT AT A GLANCE

• Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
• Titles: UFC Middleweight and Flyweight Championships
• Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• Streaming: Live on Paramount+ in the U.S.

THE MATCHUP
The middleweight division’s most dominant force meets its most outspoken former champion. Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev makes his first title defense against Sean Strickland, a veteran known for relentless pressure and high-volume striking.

FIGHTER COMPARISON

• Khamzat Chimaev (Champion): 15-0. Won the title by dethroning Dricus du Plessis.
• Sean Strickland (Challenger): 30-7. Looking to become a two-time champion after finishing Anthony Hernandez in his last outing.

FIGHT SYNOPSIS
Khamzat Chimaev enters the cage as a massive favorite, carrying wins over former champions like Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman. He aims to cement a dominant title reign by handing Strickland a definitive loss.

Sean Strickland returns to a familiar venue in Newark, where he has previously delivered statement performances. He intends to reclaim the 185-pound gold and prove that Chimaev’s wrestling can be neutralized by veteran experience and high-level defensive boxing.

MAIN CARD PREVIEW

• Co-Main Event: Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira (UFC Flyweight Championship)
• Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (Heavyweight)
• Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
• King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens (Lightweight)