At UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg captured the light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round in the main event. In the co-main event, Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round. Josh Haquit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors. Other notable results included Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez, Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics, Aaron Pico defeating Patricio Pitbull by decision, and Cub Swanson stopping Nate Landwehr by TKO. Performance of the Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Haquit.
Carlos Ulberg seized the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 327 on April 11, stopping Jiri Prochazka by knockout at 3:45 of the opening round to claim the title in the main event.
Prochazka, a 33-year-old Czech Republic native out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, entered the fight 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 finishers in the weight class, averaging 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. The finish ended his reign before Ulberg's hand was raised.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa made a statement at middleweight, knocking out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round. Costa, ranked 13th at 185 pounds, carries a record of 16-4-0 and is one of the division's most prolific volume strikers, landing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate. The Brazilian, who fights out of Team Borracha, remains a dangerous presence in the middleweight rankings at 35 years old.
Josh Haquit earned a unanimous decision over Curtis Blaydes in a performance good enough to take Fight of the Night honors alongside a Performance of the Night bonus, matching Ulberg's bonus recognition from the championship finish.
Other results on the card saw Tatiana Suarez submit Lupita Godinez, Mateusz Gamrot submit Esteban Ribovics, Aaron Pico defeat Patricio Pitbull by decision in a highly anticipated crossover matchup, and Cub Swanson stop Nate Landwehr by TKO.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's finish of Prochazka reshapes the top of the light heavyweight division, removing the No. 2 ranked contender from title contention.
- Prochazka's 32-6-1 record and former championship pedigree mean a loss at this level will significantly affect the divisional landscape.
- Costa's third-round knockout keeps him relevant at middleweight despite sitting outside the top ten at No. 13.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
