Carlos Ulberg captured the light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round in the UFC 327 main event. In the co-main event, Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round at 1:23. Josh Hockit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout that earned Fight of the Night honors. Other notable results include Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics in round two, Aaron Pico defeating Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision, and Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez in round two. Performance of the Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Hockit.
Carlos Ulberg is the new UFC light heavyweight champion after stopping Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11, 2026. Ulberg's knockout finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus alongside the title.
Prochazka, 33, entered the bout as the No. 2-ranked light heavyweight and one of the division's most dangerous strikers. The Czech Republic native out of Jetsaam Gym Brno carried a 32-6-1 professional record and a physical frame to match, standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. He averages 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate, making his first-round stoppage loss a striking statement from the new champion.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa lived up to his nickname "The Eraser," finishing Azamat Murzakanov via knockout at 1:23 of the third round. The Brazilian middleweight, ranked No. 13 at 35 years old, is one of the busiest and most accurate strikers in the division, landing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy across his 16-4 career.
Heavyweight Josh Hockit earned the second Performance of the Night bonus after defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a bout the judges and fans alike deemed worthy of Fight of the Night honors.
Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics in round two. Ribovics, 30, came in with a 15-3 record and a high-volume attack of 8.09 significant strikes per minute, but the Argentine was unable to avoid the submission. Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision, and Tatiana Suarez submitted Lupita Godinez in the second round to round out the notable results from the card.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's first-round title win reshuffles the entire light heavyweight division
- Prochazka, still ranked No. 2 entering the fight, will likely need a win to stay in immediate title contention
- Costa's third-round knockout keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight picture at No. 13
- Suarez's submission win continues to build her case as a dominant force at strawweight
Saturday, April 11, 2026
