Watch ‘Countdown to UFC 328’ video | Chimaev vs. Strickland

TL;DR

UFC 328 features a main event between champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. The co-main event includes Flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Tatsuro Taira.

Key points

UFC 328 is on May 9, 2026.
Main event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland.
Co-main event: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira.
Event held at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey.
First UFC title fight between fighters born in the 2000s.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Sean Strickland stands in his corner prior to the middleweight bout against Anthony Hernandez during UFC Fight Night at Toyota Center on February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The countdown has begun!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns this weekend (Sat., May 9, 2026) with UFC 328: “Chimaev vs. Strickland,” live from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The card is headlined by a heated Middleweight title clash between champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland — a fight fueled by months of bad blood.

The co-main event brings another title bout, as Flyweight champion Joshua Van defends his belt for the first time against rising Japanese contender Tatsuro Taira. Notably, it marks the first UFC title fight between two fighters born in the 2000s.

While the main event offers intriguing stylistic elements — including Chimaev’s elite wrestling against Strickland’s underrated defensive grappling — most of the attention has centered on the hostility between the two.

Q&A

What is the date and location of UFC 328?

UFC 328 will take place on May 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Who are the main fighters in the UFC 328 main event?

The main event features champion Khamzat Chimaev facing former titleholder Sean Strickland.

What is significant about the co-main event at UFC 328?

The co-main event features Flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Tatsuro Taira, marking the first UFC title fight between fighters born in the 2000s.