April 11, 2026, 6:26 p.m. ET
MIAMI – The highly-anticipated UFC flyweight title matchup initially anticipated for UFC 327 will nonetheless occur, just a bit later than anticipated.
It was a troublesome resolution for the events concerned, however a crucial one, Iridium Sports Agency CEO Jason House informed MMA Junkie on Friday forward of Saturday’s occasion at Kaseya Center. House defined the postponement of Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira, a bout containing two of his shoppers, to UFC 328 on May 6 in Newark, and in addition make clear two different key members of the UFC flyweight division.
Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira shift
Van was flown to Las Vegas and underwent medical testing following an undisclosed harm, House revealed. Staff decided it was finest he wait a number of extra weeks to compete – so that is what they did.
“It was extremely difficult,” House stated. “He was devastated. He really wanted to be on this event in Miami here. It really came down to an injury. We had to fly to Las Vegas, meet with the UFC P.I., going through everything with the staff and what’s best for him to push back a month. Thankfully, we were able to keep the fight together. Tatsuro has been stateside for camp as well, so I would’ve hated for him to lose the opportunity as well. It’s good both of these guys still get to do the fight, just three weeks later.”
Brandon Royval
Perennial contender Brandon Royval ought to have a fight introduced quickly, House stated.
“Royval, we’re in discussions for a summer return,” House stated. “We’ll make that announcement soon. It seems to be a big opportunity for him.”
While House didn’t reveal a reputation, the one two top-10 flyweight contenders with out recognized matchups are Amir Albazi and former champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Brandon Moreno
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno was upset by Lone’er Kavanagh in February. While Moreno has been in psychological reset mode, House indicated the outstanding Mexican champion just isn’t achieved competing. More of the story stays to be written.
“I’m supposed to sit down with him sometime in the next couple of weeks and figure out what’s next and when he wants to get back in there,” House stated. “One thing about Brandon is he’s so mentally tough. Brandon he knows what the sport is and he has to handle it well. It’s in his identity and he knows how to compartmentalize his life away from fighting. Right now, I think he’s taking time away with the family. He’ll make a return soon. Maybe Noche or something like that.”
