Updated Main Card Announced for UFC 327

The flyweight title clash between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been moved to UFC 328, with a new co-main event added to the UFC 327 card.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:00am

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After the scheduled flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira was moved to UFC 328, the UFC has announced an updated main card for UFC 327. The new co-main event will feature a light heavyweight clash between Paulo Costa and Azamat Murzakanov, while Cub Swanson's expected farewell bout against Nate Landwehr will open the main card. The event will take place on April 27 at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.

Why it matters

UFC 327 is a highly anticipated event that will crown a new light heavyweight champion. The updated main card features several high-profile matchups that will have significant implications for the future of multiple weight classes in the UFC.

The details

The updated UFC 327 main card will now feature a light heavyweight co-main event between Paulo Costa and Azamat Murzakanov, replacing the previously scheduled flyweight title fight. Additionally, Cub Swanson's farewell bout against Nate Landwehr has been elevated to the main card opener. The main event will still be a light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, with the card also featuring heavyweight and light heavyweight matchups.

  • UFC 327 will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2026.
  • The flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been moved to UFC 328 on May 9, 2026.

The players

Jiri Prochazka

A Czech professional mixed martial artist who is challenging for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Carlos Ulberg

A New Zealand-born professional mixed martial artist who is defending the UFC light heavyweight title.

Paulo Costa

A Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who is competing in the light heavyweight co-main event.

Azamat Murzakanov

A Russian professional mixed martial artist who is competing in the light heavyweight co-main event.

Cub Swanson

A veteran American professional mixed martial artist who is expected to compete in his farewell bout on the UFC 327 main card.

Nate Landwehr

An American professional mixed martial artist who will face Cub Swanson in the main card opener.

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What they’re saying

“UFC 327 is shaping up to be a must-see event with the updated main card. The light heavyweight title fight between Prochazka and Ulberg is going to be a war, and the co-main event between Costa and Murzakanov is a real barnburner.”

— Dana White, UFC President

What’s next

The winner of the UFC 327 light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will likely defend the title against the winner of the co-main event between Paulo Costa and Azamat Murzakanov.

The takeaway

UFC 327 has an updated and exciting main card that features several high-profile matchups with significant implications for the future of multiple weight classes in the promotion. The light heavyweight title fight and co-main event are must-see battles that will showcase the depth of talent in the division.