Carlos Ulberg captured the UFC light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round in the main event of UFC 327. In the co-main event, Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round. Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout that earned Fight of the Night honors. Other notable results included Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez, Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics, and Aaron Pico defeating Patricio Pitbull by decision. Performance of the Night bonuses went to both Ulberg and Hokit.
Carlos Ulberg seized the UFC light heavyweight championship with a stunning first-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka at the 3:45 mark, headlining UFC 327 on April 11. The finish crowned a new champion in one of the division's most explosive weight classes and earned Ulberg a Performance of the Night bonus.
Prochazka, the 33-year-old Czech Republic native out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, entered the bout ranked second in the division with a record of 32-6-1. Known for his high-output, aggressive style, he lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate and carries a 203-centimeter reach that makes him a dangerous force from range. The loss ends what had been a formidable title run for the former champion.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa lived up to his nickname "The Eraser," stopping Azamat Murzakanov in the third round. The 35-year-old Brazilian middleweight, now 16-4-0, is ranked 13th in his division and is one of the sport's most prolific strikers, averaging 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy. The finish adds another highlight-reel knockout to his resume.
The evening's Fight of the Night came from the heavyweight division, where Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a contest that also earned Hokit a Performance of the Night bonus. Other results from the card saw Tatiana Suarez submit Lupita Godinez, Mateusz Gamrot submit Esteban Ribovics, and Aaron Pico take a decision victory over Patricio Pitbull.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's knockout win installs a new light heavyweight champion and reshuffles the divisional rankings
- Prochazka, ranked second entering the fight, suffers a setback that complicates the title picture at 205 pounds
- Costa's third-round finish keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight division despite his ranking of 13th
- The Blaydes loss adds further uncertainty to the heavyweight landscape heading into the summer
Saturday, April 11, 2026
