UFC 327 concluded with Carlos Ulberg knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round to capture the light heavyweight championship. In the co-main event, Josh Hoquit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a heavyweight bout. Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round at 1:23, while Dominik Reyes defeated Johnny Walker by split decision. Cub Swanson TKO'd Nate Landwehr in the first round. On the prelims, Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics in round two, Tatiana Suarez submitted Lupita Godinez in round two, and Kevin Holland won a unanimous decision over Randy Brown. Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision. Performance of the Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Hoquit, while Fight of the Night was awarded to Hoquit vs Blaydes.
Carlos Ulberg seized the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 327 on April 11, stopping former champion Jiri Prochazka by knockout at the 3:45 mark of the first round. In the co-main event, Josh Hoquit earned a unanimous decision over Curtis Blaydes — all three judges scoring it 29-28 — to cap a heavyweight clash that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Prochazka, 33, entered the bout as the No. 2-ranked light heavyweight and one of the most dangerous strikers in the division. The Czech fighter carried a 32-6-1 record and a six-foot-three frame backed by an 80-inch reach, and had been averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. None of it was enough to survive Ulberg's finishing power in the opening frame. Both Ulberg and Hoquit were awarded Performance of the Night bonuses.
Elsewhere on the main card, Paulo Costa delivered another highlight-reel finish, stopping Azamat Murzakanov at 1:23 of round three. Costa, known as "The Eraser," is 35 years old, represents Brazil, and carries a 16-4 record. He lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the more precise heavy-handed middleweights on the roster. Dominik Reyes edged Johnny Walker by split decision, and Cub Swanson finished Nate Landwehr by TKO in the first round.
On the preliminary card, Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics in round two. Ribovics, a 30-year-old Argentine nicknamed "El Gringo," came in with a 15-3 record and a high-volume striking game averaging 8.09 significant strikes per minute, though his 43 percent accuracy suggested vulnerability. Tatiana Suarez also earned a second-round submission over Lupita Godinez, Kevin Holland outpointed Randy Brown by unanimous decision, and Aaron Pico defeated Bellator veteran Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's first-round finish of a ranked former champion reshapes the top of the light heavyweight division immediately.
- Hoquit's decision win over a heavyweight contender in Blaydes puts him firmly in title conversation territory.
- Costa's third-round stoppage keeps him relevant in the middleweight rankings at No. 13 despite his age.
- Suarez's submission victory continues to build her case as one of the most dominant wrestlers in the women's strawweight division.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
