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 at 1:23 of the third round. Josh Emett defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a heavyweight bout. Performance bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Emett, while Fight of the Night honors were awarded to Emett vs Blaydes. Other notable results included Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez in round two, Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics in round two, and Aaron Pico defeating Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision.
Carlos Ulberg seized the UFC light heavyweight championship with a stunning first-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, stopping the former champion at 3:45 of the opening round in the main event on April 11.
Prochazka, 33, entered the fight ranked second in the division and carrying one of the most dangerous striking profiles in MMA. The Czech Republic native stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach and had been landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate over his career, compiling a 32-6-1 record. The loss ends what had been a remarkable run at the top of the light heavyweight division. Ulberg's performance of the night bonus underscored the emphatic nature of the finish.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa lived up to his "The Eraser" nickname, knocking out Azamat Murzakanov at 1:23 of the third round. The Brazilian middleweight, ranked 13th at 185 pounds, has long been one of the division's most ferocious strikers. At 35, Costa carries a 16-4 record and lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent clip, among the highest accuracy figures in the division.
Josh Emett picked up a unanimous decision over heavyweight Curtis Blaydes by scores of 29-28 across all three judges, also earning a performance bonus. The bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors, reflecting the action-packed nature of the contest.
Elsewhere on the card, Tatiana Suarez submitted Lupita Godinez in round two, and Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics — also in round two. Ribovics, 30, had entered on a strong run, posting a 15-3 record and averaging 8.09 significant strikes per minute. Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision in another notable result.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's victory creates a new light heavyweight champion and reshuffles the top of the division
- Prochazka's second defeat at or near the title picture raises questions about his path back to a belt
- Costa's finish keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight landscape despite his ranking of 13th
- Emett's heavyweight win over Blaydes, a perennial contender, could push him toward title contention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
