UFC 328 Fights in New Jersey

May 9, 2026, 22:37
USSports

Introduction

The UFC had a big event on May 9, 2026. It happened at the Prudential Center. Many people watched two title fights.

Main Body

Khamzat Chimaev fought Sean Strickland for the middleweight title. These two men did not like each other. They fought at a meeting before the big fight. Some people said the weight scale was wrong for Chimaev. Joshua Van fought Tatsuro Taira for the flyweight title. This was Van's first time defending his belt. Also, Sean Brady fought Joaquin Buckley. Many people thought Brady would win. Dana White was the boss of the event. People watched the fights on Paramount+ and CBS. Jose Ochoa won the first fight of the night.

Conclusion

UFC 328 ended with big fights. Chimaev and Strickland finally fought to see who was the best.

Learning

🥊 Talking about the Past

In this story, we see how to describe things that already happened. We use a special form of the verb (the -ed ending) to show the time is finished.

The Pattern:

  • Watch → Watched
  • Happen → Happened
  • Fight → Fought (Special change!)
  • End → Ended

Real Examples from the Text:

  • "Many people watched two title fights."
  • "UFC 328 ended with big fights."

Quick Tip: If you want to say something did not happen, use did not + the basic word:

  • They did not like each other.

Key Words to Remember:

  • Event → A planned activity (like a fight)
  • Boss → The person in charge
  • Belt → The prize for the winner

Vocabulary Learning

event (n.)
A planned public gathering or activity
Example:The event at the Prudential Center attracted many people.
people (n.)
Human beings in general
Example:Many people watched the fights on television.
watch (v.)
To look at something attentively
Example:People watched the fighters from the front row.
title (n.)
A name given to a person or thing, often indicating rank
Example:The middleweight title was up for grabs.
fight (n.)
A physical contest between opponents
Example:The fight lasted for five intense rounds.
weight (n.)
The measure of how heavy something is
Example:The fighters had to meet the weight limit.
scale (n.)
A device for measuring weight
Example:The scale was used to check the fighters' weight.
wrong (adj.)
Not correct or suitable
Example:The weight scale was wrong for Chimaev.
first (adj.)
Coming before all others in order
Example:This was Van's first time defending his belt.
best (adj.)
Of the highest quality or most excellent
Example:They fought to see who was the best.