Here’s the latest on UFC 328 as of now.
- Main event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title is still the headline bout slated for May 9, 2026 in Newark, NJ. Recent reports confirm the title fight remains on the card, with promotional updates continuing to promote this matchup.[7][9]
- Co-main and up-and-comer bouts: The undercard has filled out with a flyweight title tilt between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira expected to anchor the earlier portion of the card, along with multiple high-profile prelims and other notable welterweight and light heavyweight matchups.[3][5]
- Card status and changes: There have been persistent rumors and social-media chatter about potential last-minute changes, but the most credible outlets indicate the card is proceeding as planned with standard event-day adjustments as needed. Be mindful that unverified videos and rumors continue to circulate and should be treated cautiously until official UFC confirmations are posted.[4][8]
Illustration of the current card (typical structure for a UFC event of this scale):
- Main event: Chimaev vs. Strickland (middleweight title)
- Co-main/featured: Van vs. Taira (flyweight title)
- Other notable fights: Volkov vs. Cortes-Acosta (heavyweight), Brady vs. Buckley (welterweight), Blachowicz vs. Guskov (light heavyweight)
If you’d like, I can compile the latest, officially announced fight list with dates, venues, and current odds in a concise table, and point you to the official UFC page for the most up-to-date confirmations. Would you like that?
Citations:
- UFC 328 main event and event details referenced from coverage confirming Chimaev vs. Strickland headline and Newark venue.[7]
- Flyweight title bout Van vs. Taira as part of the undercard reporting.[3]
- Additional undercard and card-status reports from industry outlets noting ongoing promotions and updates.[5][9]