At UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round to win the light heavyweight championship. Other main card results included Paulo Costa knocking out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round, Josh Emmett defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision, Dominick Reyes beating Johnny Walker by split decision, and Cub Swanson TKOing Nate Landwehr in round one. Preliminary card highlights featured Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics in round two, Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez in round two, and Vicente Luque submitting Kelvin Gastelum in round one. Performance bonuses went to Ulberg and Emmett, while Fight of the Night was awarded to Emmett vs Blaydes.
Carlos Ulberg seized the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 327 on April 11, stopping Jiri Prochazka by knockout at 3:45 of the first round to claim the title.
Prochazka, a 33-year-old Czech fighter out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, entered the contest ranked second in the division with a record of 32-6-1. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, the orthodox striker had built a reputation as one of the most dangerous offensive fighters in the weight class, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. The finish denied him a successful title defense and hands him his third loss in his last four outings.
Also on the main card, Paulo Costa delivered a third-round knockout of Azamat Murzakanov. Costa, ranked 13th in the middleweight division at 35 years old, carries a record of 16-4-0 and is among the hardest hitters in the 185-pound class, landing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy. The Brazilian's finishing power was again on full display.
Dominick Reyes picked up a split-decision victory over Johnny Walker, adding another win to a career that has seen the southpaw from Teixeira MMA and Fitness rebuild steadily. Reyes stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and holds a record of 16-5-0. The 36-year-old is now ranked eighth in the light heavyweight division.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's stoppage of the number-two ranked Prochazka is among the most significant title-winning performances in recent light heavyweight history
- Reyes climbing back into the win column at eighth in the division strengthens his case for a higher-profile matchup
- Costa's knockout keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight top fifteen heading into the next stretch of the rankings cycle
- Performance bonuses went to Ulberg and Josh Emmett, while Emmett versus Curtis Blaydes earned Fight of the Night honors
Saturday, April 11, 2026
