The UFC has announced several bouts for UFC 327, set for April 11, 2026, at Kaseya Center in Miami, including a heavyweight matchup between ranked contender Curtis Blaydes and undefeated prospect Josh Hokit. The event will feature a flyweight title defense by champion Joshua Van against Tatsuro Taira. Other confirmed fights include light heavyweight bouts and welterweight veterans.
UFC 327 is shaping up with a series of intriguing matchups announced on February 24, 2026. The card, taking place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 11, 2026, includes a flyweight championship bout headlining Joshua Van versus Tatsuro Taira.
A key addition is the heavyweight fight between Curtis Blaydes (19-5, 1 NC), ranked No. 4 in the division, and Josh Hokit (8-0). Blaydes, known as "Razor," recently secured a split decision victory over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC Baku in June 2025, following a first-round knockout loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC 304. He has wins over fighters like Jailton Almeida.
Hokit, dubbed "The Incredible Hok," earned his UFC contract via Dana White's Contender Series in August 2025 with a second-round stoppage of Guilherme Uriel. In his Octagon debut in November 2025, he knocked out Max Gimenis in 56 seconds, and at UFC 324, he stopped Denzel Freeman in the first round, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for both fights. Hokit has drawn attention for his promotional style, which has received mixed reactions, including criticism from UFC CEO Dana White.
Other bouts include Dominick Reyes versus Johnny Walker at light heavyweight, Azamat Murzakanov facing Paulo Costa—who is moving up from middleweight—at 205 pounds, Tatiana Suarez against Lupita Godinez in women's strawweight, Cub Swanson versus Nate Landwehr at featherweight, Kevin Holland taking on Randy Brown at welterweight, and Kyle Daukaus welcoming Vicente Luque—who is moving up—at middleweight.
The event highlights rising talents and veterans seeking momentum in their divisions.
