Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiri Prochazka via knockout at 3:45 of the first round in the main event of UFC 327 to claim the light heavyweight championship. In other main card action, Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round, Josh Emmett defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision, Dominick Reyes beat Johnny Walker by split decision, and Cub Swanson TKO'd Nate Landwehr in the first round. Performance bonuses were awarded to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Emmett, while Fight of the Night went to Emmett vs Blaydes. The event featured multiple finishes across the preliminary and early preliminary cards as well.
Carlos Ulberg claimed the UFC light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11, 2026.
Prochazka, a 33-year-old Czech fighter out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, entered the bout ranked second in the light heavyweight division with a record of 32-6-1. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, he is one of the division's most dangerous strikers, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. The finish ends what had been a dominant stretch at the top of the 205-pound weight class.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa continued his run of high-output performances with a third-round knockout of Azamat Murzakanov. The Brazilian, known as "The Eraser," carries a record of 16-4-0 and sits 13th in the middleweight rankings at 35 years old. Costa lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, among the higher output rates in the division.
Dominick Reyes, the 36-year-old American southpaw nicknamed "The Devastator," moved to 16-5-0 with a split-decision victory over Johnny Walker. Ranked eighth at light heavyweight, Reyes stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and averages 5.39 significant strikes per minute.
Cub Swanson finished Nate Landwehr by TKO in the first round, while Josh Emmett defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a contest that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's finish of a top-two contender in Prochazka represents a major title change at 205 pounds
- Prochazka drops to 32-6-1 and will likely require a rebuild before another championship shot
- Reyes's split-decision win at number eight keeps him relevant in a reshuffled light heavyweight title picture
- Costa's third-round finish strengthens his case for a higher middleweight ranking despite entering outside the top ten
Saturday, April 11, 2026
