UFC 327 Main Card Announced Following Van vs. Taira Cancellation
UFC 327 has officially announced its revamped main card following the cancellation of the highly anticipated flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira. The matchup has been rescheduled for UFC 328, taking place on May 9. This news follows the unfortunate withdrawal of Van from his first title defense, which would have occurred on April 11 in Miami.
UFC 327 Main Card Details
Despite the loss of the title fight, the main event for UFC 327 will feature Jiri Prochazka facing Carlos Ulberg to crown a new light heavyweight champion. This exciting match follows Alex Pereira’s decision to vacate the belt and move to the heavyweight division. Prochazka, a former champion, aims to reclaim his title and solidify his legacy.
Co-Main Event and Other Fights
- Co-Main Event: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit
- Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker
- Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr (expected retirement bout for Swanson)
Curtis Blaydes makes his return to the octagon after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for several months. He faces Josh Hokit, who is looking to elevate his career after starting strong in the UFC.
Preliminary and Early Preliminary Fights
The UFC 327 event will also feature several bouts on the preliminary and early preliminary cards:
Preliminary Card (7 p.m. ET)
- Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico
- Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Tatiana Suarez vs. Loopy Godinez
Early Prelims (5 p.m. ET)
- Chris Padilla vs. MarQuel Medeiros
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque
- Charles Radtke vs. Francisco Prado
A portion of UFC 327 will be simulcast on CBS from 8 to 10 p.m. ET, expanding the event’s reach to a broader audience.
This revised card promises an exciting night in Miami, packed with high-stakes matchups as the fighters compete for glory and title aspirations at UFC 327.
