The highly anticipated flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira, which was initially scheduled as the co-main event for UFC 327, has been successfully rebooked after a last-minute cancellation. The fight will now take place at UFC 328 in May, serving as its co-main event.
The original cancellation for UFC 327 was due to an injury sustained by Joshua Van, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled title defense. As a result, the light heavyweight clash between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa was elevated to co-main status for UFC 327. The main event for UFC 327, featuring Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg vying for the vacant light heavyweight title, remains unchanged.
Fans can now look forward to seeing Van and Taira compete for the flyweight title at UFC 328. This event will be headlined by a middleweight championship showdown between current titleholder Khamzat Chimaev and challenger Sean Strickland.
Updated UFC 327 Fight Card
- 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 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Updated UFC 328 Fight Card
- 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 take place on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
