Dana White knows how to make an entrance—and for UFC 328, the UFC CEO took things to new heights. Literally.

On Saturday night (May 9, 2026), White arrived at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, via helicopter, landing directly on top of the venue ahead of the highly anticipated event. The dramatic arrival set the tone for what promises to be one of the biggest fight nights of the year.

At the center of the action is a grudge match for the ages: UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev puts his title on the line against former champ Sean Strickland. The bad blood between these two has simmered for months, making this main event one of the most personal and explosive rivalries in recent UFC history. It's a fight that could define both men's legacies—and the promotion is leaning hard into the momentum.

The card doesn't stop there. UFC 328 features a stacked undercard loaded with high-profile matchups, giving fans plenty of reasons to stay tuned from the first bell to the last.

White, who has been in Newark for days hyping the event and hosting press conferences, hasn't been shy about his excitement. "I can't wait to see how this plays out," he said earlier in the week, hinting at the unpredictability of the Chimaev-Strickland showdown.

And if the helicopter entrance is any indication, White is all in on making this a night to remember.