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 Emmett defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a heavyweight bout. Other notable results included Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics in the second round, Tatiana Suarez submitting Lupita Godinez in the second round, and Cub Swanson finishing Nate Landwehr by TKO in the first round. Performance bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Emmett, while Fight of the Night honors went to Emmett vs Blaydes.
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 the 3:45 mark to claim the title in the main event.
Prochazka, 33, entered the bout ranked second in the division and carried one of the most decorated records in light heavyweight history at 32-6-1. The Czech striker, who trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, is known for his aggressive output, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, he presented a formidable physical challenge that Ulberg ultimately solved in less than four minutes.
In the co-main event, Paulo Costa earned a third-round stoppage of Azamat Murzakanov at 1:23. Costa, fighting out of Brazil at 35 years old, holds a 16-4 record and ranks 13th in the middleweight division. Nicknamed "The Eraser," he brings relentless pressure and averages 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, among the highest output rates in his weight class.
Mateusz Gamrot submitted Esteban Ribovics in the second round on the undercard. Ribovics, a 30-year-old Argentine out of Kill Cliff FC, carried a 15-3 record into the bout and posted a striking output of 8.09 significant strikes per minute, though his grappling defense proved vulnerable against Gamrot. Tatiana Suarez submitted Lupita Godinez in the second round, while Cub Swanson finished Nate Landwehr by TKO in the first.
In a heavyweight crossover, Josh Emmett defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 across all three judges.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's title win reshapes the light heavyweight division and leaves Prochazka's title picture uncertain at 32-6-1
- Emmett's performance bonus-winning unanimous decision over Blaydes signals a credible heavyweight transition
- Costa's finish keeps him relevant in a crowded middleweight division despite his ranking of 13th
- Suarez's second-round submission further cements her standing as a threat in the women's strawweight ranks
Saturday, April 11, 2026
