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Flyweight Champion Van Withdraws from UFC 327 Title Defense

4/5/2026

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Flyweight champion Joshua Van has withdrawn from his title defense against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327, citing undisclosed reasons.
The event will still feature the vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.
It remains uncertain whether Tatsuro Taira will face another opponent or whether the title bout will be rescheduled.
The UFC is exploring options for replacements for Van and no decisions have been confirmed.

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Flyweight champion Joshua Van has withdrawn from his title defense against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327, citing undisclosed reasons.
The event will still feature the vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.
It remains uncertain whether Tatsuro Taira will face another opponent or whether the title bout will be rescheduled.
The UFC is exploring options for replacements for Van and no decisions have been confirmed.