UFC 327 Fight Card Set With New Co-Main Event

The UFC 327 main card lost one of its two title fights, with the flyweight title fight moved to UFC 328.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:04pm

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The UFC 327 main event for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg remains at the top of the card, but the planned co-headliner between UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been moved to the co-main event spot on the UFC 328 card.

Why it matters

The UFC 327 card has undergone a major change with the loss of one of its two title fights, but the main event for the vacant light heavyweight title remains an intriguing matchup between two top contenders.

The details

The UFC 327 main card took a hit over the weekend when one of the two title fights scheduled for the April 11 event from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida was moved. The fight between UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been moved to the co-main event spot on the UFC 328 card. The main event for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg remains at the top of the UFC 327 card.

  • UFC 327 takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
  • The flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been moved to the co-main event of UFC 328.

The players

Jiri Prochazka

A former Rizin light heavyweight champion who won the UFC light heavyweight title in 2022 before vacating it due to injury. He is the No. 2 ranked fighter in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings.

Carlos Ulberg

A City Kickboxing product who made his UFC debut in 2021. He is the No. 6 ranked fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division and has earned five UFC knockouts and one submission, while racking up four fight-night bonuses.

Joshua Van

The current UFC flyweight champion who was originally scheduled to defend his title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 before the fight was moved to UFC 328.

Tatsuro Taira

The challenger for the UFC flyweight title who will now face champion Joshua Van at UFC 328 instead of UFC 327.

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What’s next

The UFC 327 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title will take place on April 11, 2026 in Miami.

The takeaway

While the UFC 327 card lost one of its title fights, the main event for the vacant light heavyweight championship remains an intriguing matchup between two top contenders in Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.