UFC 327 Recap: Ulberg Wins Title in Miami
Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiří Procházka to win the light heavyweight championship at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026. Kaseya Center in Miami hosted a main card featuring a title change, a heavyweight thriller and a veteran’s memorable farewell.
The matchup and early action
Ulberg finished Procházka at 3:45 of the opening round after struggling with an apparent right-leg injury. A check left hook and follow-up punches transformed a difficult start into a championship victory.
Paulo Costa stopped Azamat Murzakanov at 1:23 of round three in a separate light heavyweight matchup. The result ended Murzakanov’s unbeaten record and established Costa in a new division.
The decisive developments
Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision, with every card reading 29–28. Their demanding heavyweight contest lasted the full fifteen minutes despite dangerous moments for both men.
Dominick Reyes edged Johnny Walker by split decision. Scores of 29–28, 28–29 and 29–28 followed a cautious light heavyweight contest that contrasted with the evening’s more explosive performances.
What the result meant
Cub Swanson stopped Nate Landwehr at 4:06 of round one in his farewell appearance. The veteran combined low kicks with clean punches before the final sequence brought his long career to an emphatic conclusion.
The event therefore reshaped the light heavyweight title picture while also delivering significant heavyweight movement. Hokit’s victory immediately led to a Derrick Lewis booking, and Ulberg left Miami with the division’s championship despite the physical difficulty he faced.
