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flag Khamzat Chimaev defends his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026.

flag Khamzat Chimaev will defend his UFC middleweight title against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed. flag Chimaev, undefeated at 15-0, won the belt with a unanimous decision over Dricus du Plessis in August 2025. flag Strickland earned the shot with a stoppage victory over Anthony Hernandez, reviving his title hopes after previous losses to du Plessis. flag The highly anticipated bout, fueled by past sparring tensions and public exchanges, marks Chimaev’s first title defense and Strickland’s bid to reclaim the championship. flag The event also features a heavyweight co-main event and several other high-profile matchups.

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