The highly anticipated flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira, initially slated as the co-main event for UFC 327, faced an unexpected cancellation. This adjustment means the light heavyweight championship fight for the vacant title between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will proceed as UFC 327’s main event, as planned.
Following the cancellation of the flyweight championship, the light heavyweight showdown featuring Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa was elevated to the co-main event slot for UFC 327.
Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira Rebooked for UFC 328
However, fans can rejoice as the Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira flyweight title bout has been officially rebooked. The announcement was made during the recent UFC Vegas 115 broadcast, confirming that the fight will now take place at UFC 328 in May. This upcoming numbered event will be headlined by a thrilling middleweight title clash between champion Khamzat Chimaev and challenger Sean Strickland.
The Van vs. Taira matchup is set to be the co-main event for UFC 328. Although Van recently sustained an injury that prevented his initial title defense, the flyweight champion’s return will only be delayed by a month, promising fans another exciting bout to look forward to.
Updated UFC 327 Main Card
Here is the confirmed main card for UFC 327:
- Main event: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg ~ Vacant Light Heavyweight Title
- Co-main event: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa ~ Light Heavyweight Bout
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit ~ Heavyweight Bout
- Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker ~ Light Heavyweight Bout
- Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr ~ Featherweight Bout
UFC 327 is scheduled for April 11, live from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Confirmed UFC 328 Main Card
And the official main card for UFC 328 is as follows:
- Main event: Khamzat Chimaev (C) vs. Sean Strickland ~ Middleweight Title Bout
- Co-main event: Joshua Van (C) vs. Tatsuro Taira ~ Flyweight Title Bout
- Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta ~ Heavyweight Bout
- Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley ~ Welterweight Bout
- King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens ~ Lightweight Bout
UFC 328 will be held on May 9, 2026, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.