Carlos Ulberg captured the light heavyweight championship with a first-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 in the main event of UFC 327. In the co-main event, Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blades via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a grueling heavyweight battle. Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round at 1:23. Other notable results included Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics in round two, Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez in round two, and Aaron Pico defeating Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision. Performance of the Night bonuses were awarded to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Hokit, while Fight of the Night honors went to Hokit vs. Blades.
Carlos Ulberg claimed the UFC light heavyweight title in stunning fashion on April 11, stopping Jiri Prochazka by first-round knockout at the 3:45 mark in the main event of UFC 327. Josh Hokit and Curtis Blades delivered the night's most memorable battle in the co-main event, with Hokit earning a unanimous decision victory scored 29-28 across all three cards. Paulo Costa added a highlight-reel finish in the third round, stopping Azamat Murzakanov at 1:23.
Prochazka entered the main event as the No. 2-ranked light heavyweight, carrying a 32-6-1 record and a reputation as one of the division's most dangerous strikers. The 33-year-old from the Czech Republic stood six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach and averaged 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy — numbers that underscored just how difficult an assignment Ulberg faced heading in.
Costa, fighting at middleweight, improved his record to 16-4 with the stoppage of Murzakanov. The 35-year-old Brazilian, known as "The Eraser," is one of the sport's most prolific pressure strikers, landing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent clip. Ranked 13th in the division, the finish was a statement performance for a fighter looking to climb back into contention.
Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics in round two. The 30-year-old Argentine, nicknamed "El Gringo," came in at 15-3 and averaged a remarkable 8.09 significant strikes per minute, though his 43 percent accuracy suggested the volume came at a cost against tighter opposition. Tatiana Suarez also scored a second-round submission, finishing Lupita Godinez, while Aaron Pico defeated Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's knockout crowns a new light heavyweight champion, reshuffling the entire divisional picture above Prochazka.
- Hokit and Blades earned Fight of the Night honors in a heavyweight contest that may push both men toward higher-ranked opponents.
- Costa's third-round finish at middleweight signals renewed momentum for a former title contender searching for another run at the top fifteen.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
