Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland card loses key fight ...
Next month's return to Newark has taken a hit due to a former UFC champion announces that he's out of UFC 328
ground.newsHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- UFC 328 in Newark set up a title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, generating a lot of hype and heated exchanges during press events.[1][5]
- Multiple sources in early 2026 circulated rumors and confirmations about the matchup, with fan channels and analysts predicting a high-stakes run for the middleweight title.[4][7]
- There have been notable media pieces and videos surrounding the confrontation, including face-offs and press conference moments that intensified expectations for the bout.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official announcements (fight date, venue, title implications, and any injuries) and summarize them with citations.