Trending Now - Khamzat Chimaev Vs. Sean Strickland Set for UFC 328 Main Event

WHO:

Khamzat Chimaev, current middleweight champion

Sean Strickland, former middleweight champion

Dana White, UFC CEO

Alexander Volkov, heavyweight contender

Waldo Cortes-Acosta, heavyweight contender

Jan Blachowicz, former light heavyweight champion

Bogdan Guskov, light heavyweight fighter

King Green, veteran fighter

Jeremy Stephens, veteran fighter

WHAT:

Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to defend his title against Sean Strickland in the main event for UFC 328.

Chimaev has a professional record of 15-0.

Chimaev's last fight was a decision win over Dricus du Plessis in August 2025.

Strickland won his last fight against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in February 2026.

Alexander Volkov is ranked No. 2 in the heavyweight division.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta is ranked No. 4 in the heavyweight division.

Volkov's last fight was a split decision win over Jailton Almeida at UFC 321.

Cortes-Acosta finished Derrick Lewis in the second round at UFC 324 in January 2026.

Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will face each other for a second time after their majority draw at UFC 323 in 2025.

King Green and Jeremy Stephens are both 39 years old and have over 100 combined fights.

WHERE:

UFC 328 will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

WHEN:

UFC 328 is scheduled for May 9, 2026.

Chimaev's last fight occurred in August 2025.

Strickland's last fight occurred in February 2026.

Volkov's last fight was at UFC 321, date unspecified.

Cortes-Acosta's last fight was at UFC 324 in January 2026.

Blachowicz and Guskov's first fight occurred at UFC 323 in 2025.

WHY:

Strickland called for the title fight against Chimaev after his victory over Hernandez.

HOW:

Chimaev has achieved victories over notable fighters including Kamaru Usman, Robert Whittaker, and Dricus du Plessis.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 05:25 UTC)

In a highly anticipated matchup, Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, set to take place on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Chimaev, who boasts an undefeated professional record of 15-0, last fought in August 2025, while Strickland is coming off a victory against Anthony Hernandez in February 2026. Additionally, Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will meet for a rematch after their majority draw at UFC 323, and heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta are also making waves in their division.