Carlos Ulberg captured the UFC 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, Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors. Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round at 1:23. 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. Performance of the Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Hokit. The event featured both early prelims and main card action with multiple finishes throughout the night.
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. Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes delivered the night's most memorable performance in the co-main event, with Hokit earning a unanimous decision victory — all three judges scoring it 29-28 — in a fight that claimed Fight of the Night honors.
Prochazka, 33, entered the bout as the number-two-ranked light heavyweight and one of the division's most dangerous finishers. The Czech fighter out of Jetsaam Gym Brno carried a 32-6-1 record into the night and boasts a six-foot-three frame with an 80-inch reach, along with a career average of 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at 55 percent accuracy. The loss snaps what had been a compelling run near the top of the 205-pound division.
Hokit's unanimous decision over Blaydes earned him a Performance of the Night bonus alongside Ulberg, giving both men additional hardware from a card loaded with finishes.
Paulo Costa reinforced his knockout credentials midway through the card, stopping Azamat Murzakanov in the third round at 1:23. The Brazilian middleweight, ranked 13th at 185 pounds, brings a 16-4 record and averages 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy — among the higher marks in the division. Tatiana Suarez submitted Lupita Godinez in round two, and Mateusz Gamrot secured a second-round submission over Esteban Ribovics, who entered 15-3-0. The Argentine fighter known as El Gringo averaged an eye-catching 8.09 significant strikes per minute, though his 43 percent accuracy suggested the volume came with risk. Aaron Pico also picked up a unanimous decision win over Patricio Pitbull.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's knockout crowns a new light heavyweight champion and reshuffles the top of the 205-pound rankings
- Prochazka's defeat at number two opens significant movement among division contenders
- Hokit's Fight of the Night performance against a heavyweight-turned-205 caliber opponent raises his divisional profile
- Costa's third-round finish keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight picture
Saturday, April 11, 2026
