UFC 327 Card Revealed: Prochazka and Ulberg Battle for LHW Title
UFC 327 is set to take place on April 11, 2026, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event will feature a highly anticipated main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. This match has generated considerable excitement due to its implications for the light heavyweight division.
Fight Card Overview
The fight card for UFC 327 is impressive, showcasing two title bouts and thirteen total matches. The light heavyweight championship became vacant when Alex Pereira decided to move up to heavyweight, where he will compete against Ciryl Gane for an interim title at UFC 328.
Main Event: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Jiri Prochazka, currently ranked #2, is a former light heavyweight champion known for his knockout power. He reclaimed his status with a victory over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311. Prochazka will face Carlos Ulberg, ranked #3, who is on a nine-fight winning streak. Ulberg made headlines with his knockout of Dominick Reyes at UFC Perth, asserting his title aspirations.
Co-Main Event: Flyweight Championship
The co-main event features Joshua Van defending his flyweight title for the first time against #3 contender Tatsuro Taira. Van secured the championship at UFC 323 in a shocking bout where Alexandre Pantoja suffered a severe injury.
Full UFC 327 Main Card
| Fight | Division | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg | Light Heavyweight | Vacant Championship |
| Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira | Flyweight | Championship |
| Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit | Heavyweight | – |
| Beneil Dariush vs. Manuel Torres | Lightweight | – |
| Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker | Light Heavyweight | – |
Preliminary Fights
The prelims of UFC 327 promise to deliver more exciting matchups, airing at 7 PM ET. Noteworthy contests include:
- Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa – Light Heavyweight
- Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico – Featherweight
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics – Lightweight
- Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr – Featherweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown – Welterweight
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque – Middleweight
- Tatiana Suarez vs. Loopy Godinez – Women’s Strawweight
- Christopher Alvidrez vs. Francisco Prado – Welterweight
Notable Matchup Highlights
One significant fight features Paulo Costa making his light heavyweight debut against #6 ranked Azamat Murzakanov. This match could position Costa as a key contender in the light heavyweight division. Additionally, the bout between Patricio Pitbull and Aaron Pico has been highly anticipated after previous scheduling conflicts in Bellator.
UFC 327 promises an action-packed night filled with high-stakes fights. Fans can catch all the action live on Paramount+, with prelims starting at 7 PM ET and the main card at 9 PM ET.
