UFC 327 Adds Two Key Lightweight Bouts

Beneil Dariush vs. Manuel Torres, Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics set for April 11 event in Miami

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The UFC has announced the addition of two important lightweight matchups to the UFC 327 card, scheduled for April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The fights will feature former UFC headliners Beneil Dariush taking on Manuel Torres, and Mateusz Gamrot facing off against Esteban Ribovics.

Why it matters

These lightweight bouts will help shape the future of the division, as both Dariush and Gamrot look to bounce back from recent setbacks, while Torres and Ribovics aim to secure marquee wins that could propel them into title contention.

The details

Dariush (23-7-1) will look to rebound from a 16-second knockout loss to Benoit Saint Denis in November, while facing the hard-hitting Torres (17-3), who has nine career wins by knockout. Gamrot (25-4) hopes to get back on track after two losses in his last three fights, taking on the surging Ribovics (15-2), who has won four of his last five.

  • UFC 327 is scheduled for April 11, 2026 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The players

Beneil Dariush

A veteran UFC lightweight with a 17-7-1 record in the promotion, looking to bounce back from a recent knockout loss.

Manuel Torres

A rising UFC lightweight contender with 9 career wins by knockout, seeking the biggest win of his career against Dariush.

Mateusz Gamrot

A former UFC lightweight title challenger, aiming to get back on track after two losses in his last three fights.

Esteban Ribovics

A surging UFC lightweight who has won 4 of his last 5 fights, looking to secure a marquee victory against Gamrot.

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What they’re saying

“These are two really important fights for the lightweight division. Dariush and Gamrot are looking to get back in the win column, while Torres and Ribovics have a chance to make a big statement.”

— Dana White, UFC President (Instagram Live)

What’s next

The winners of these two lightweight bouts could potentially earn a spot in the top 10 rankings and move closer to a title shot in the stacked 155-pound division.

The takeaway

UFC 327 continues to build an impressive lineup, with these two lightweight matchups adding further intrigue to the April 11 event in Miami. The outcomes could have significant implications on the future of the division.