now Chimaev vs. Strickland is official for UFC 328 - AS USA
The Chechen fighter will make his first title defense against the former champion of the division on May 9 at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey.
en.as.comHere’s the latest on UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland.
- Result: Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision to reclaim the middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. This made Strickland a two-time middleweight champion. [CBS Sports / recap of main event results][1]
- Co-main event: Joshua Van retained the flyweight title with a fifth-round KO of Tatsuro Taira. [CBS Sports recap][3]
- Card highlights: The event featured several notable results including Alexander Volkov’s decision win over Waldo Cortes Acosta and multiple other finishes on the main and undercards. [CBS Sports recap][1][3]
- Event date and location: UFC 328 took place on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. [CBS Sports preview and recap pages][4][3]
- Fight card announcements and build: Initial announcements touted a heavyweight/light-heavyweight mix and multiple contenders, with the Chimaev-Strickland title bout serving as the centerpiece. [YouTube previews and MMA outlets][2][5]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise fight-by-fight result table or summarize post-fight interviews and potential next challengers for Strickland.
Citations:
- Strickland vs. Chimaev results and main-event details [CBS Sports recap][1]
- UFC 328 main card results including Van vs. Taira [CBS Sports recap][1]
- UFC 328 recap and fight-night details, including location/date [CBS Sports][4]
- Fight card previews and official announcements leading into UFC 328 [MMA outlets / YouTube previews][5][2]
- Additional confirmation on the co-main event and title retention [CBS Sports recap][3]