Sean Strickland is set to step back into the Octagon for the biggest fight of his career. The former UFC middleweight champion will challenge the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev for the 185-pound title in the main event of UFC 328. The action goes down on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

This matchup has all the makings of a classic. Strickland, known for his sharp boxing and unfiltered personality, has been on a mission since losing his belt to Dricus du Plessis. He earned this title shot by stopping grappler Anthony Hernandez in February, proving he's still a force in the division. Now, he's a massive underdog at +410, facing a champion who has looked nearly invincible.

Chimaev enters the cage with a perfect 15-0 record, including a dominant title win over du Plessis that catapulted him into pound-for-pound discussions. The "Boogeyman" is favored at -550, but Strickland's resilience and striking could make this a war. The bad blood between these two has been building for months, setting the stage for an explosive showdown.

For fans in the United States, UFC 328 streams live on Paramount+ with no additional pay-per-view fee. The early prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card at 9 p.m. ET. Strickland and Chimaev are expected to walk to the cage between 10:30 and 11 p.m. ET, depending on how earlier bouts run.

In the United Kingdom, the broadcast runs late. Prelims begin at midnight BST, with the main card kicking off at 2 a.m. BST on Sunday. TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max will carry the action. If you're searching on Saturday in the U.S., Strickland fights tonight—so get your gear ready and settle in for what promises to be a memorable night of fights.