ver Cuevana 3. UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, United States. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Sean Strickland headlined the event. A UFC Flyweight Championship bout between champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira took place at the co-main event.