UFC 328 delivered a night of unforgettable action at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The main event saw Sean Strickland reclaim the Middleweight championship in a stunning split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev, sending the "Boogeyman" back to the shadows. In the co-main event, Flyweight champion Joshua Van defended his title with a fifth-round TKO against a resilient Tatsuro Taira, capping off a back-and-forth war that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Now that Strickland has silenced Chimaev, the new champion is already looking ahead. His next logical opponent? A rematch against Nassourdine Imavov. Imavov has been on a tear, riding a five-fight win streak since his last loss—which came at the hands of Strickland three years ago via unanimous decision. With Imavov more than earning his first title shot, this rematch promises to be a compelling test for "Tarzan." Strickland will take some time to recover from the battle, but once he's ready, he'll aim for his first-ever title defense against a man who has only grown stronger since their first meeting.

Over in the Flyweight division, Joshua Van successfully defended his 125-pound crown for the first time, overcoming a gritty Taira who proved he's as tough as they come. For Van, the next challenge is clear: a rematch with Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja lost the belt to Van in a fluke injury stoppage at UFC 323, and regardless of Saturday's outcome, he was always next in line. Now, Van has the chance to prove his dominance with a more definitive win, silencing any doubts about his championship reign.

In the Heavyweight division, Alexander Volkov continued his impressive run by stopping Waldo Cortez-Acosta's three-fight win streak, improving to 6-1 in his last seven outings. Ranked No. 2, Volkov is in prime position for a title shot. However, the division is in flux: Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane are set to clash for the interim title at Freedom 250, with the winner facing Tom Aspinall for unification. Volkov could wait for his opportunity, but that might mean time on the sidelines. For now, there's little reason for him to risk his spot in another fight—patience could be his best strategy.