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UFC 327 medical suspensions: Curtis Blaydes, Jiri Prochazka among 6 indefinite suspensions
TL;DR
UFC 327 has led to six fighters receiving indefinite medical suspensions, including Curtis Blaydes and Jiri Prochazka. The Florida Athletic Commission requires these athletes to obtain medical clearance before returning to competition.
Key points
- UFC 327 resulted in six indefinite medical suspensions.
- Curtis Blaydes and Jiri Prochazka are among the suspended fighters.
- Carlos Ulberg suffered a knee injury and underwent ACL surgery.
- Fighters must obtain medical clearance to compete again.
- The Florida Athletic Commission does not reveal injury specifics.
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Curtis BlaydesJiri ProchazkaCarlos UlbergUFC 327
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: (L-R) Curtis Blaydes punches Josh Hokit in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 327 event at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
UFC 327 provided some of the best action so far in 2026 but many of those highlight-reel finishes could result in lengthy layoffs for the fighters involved.
The Florida Athletic Commission has now revealed the medical suspensions stemming from the April 11 Miami card with a total of six athletes receiving indefinite layoffs. Due to medical laws, the commission doesn’t reveal the nature of the injuries suffered, but all of the fighters who receive an indefinite suspension have to receive medical clearance before being allowed to compete again.
In the main event, Carlos Ulberg suffered a gruesome knee injury early in his fight against Jiri Prochazka but he somehow gutted it out and delivered one of the most stunning knockouts in recent UFC history. Ulberg already underwent surgery for a torn ACL but a timeline for his return hasn’t been determined.
UFC CEO Dana White revealed after UFC Winnipeg on Saturday that Ulberg plans to stay in Las Vegas for the foreseeable future to rehab and recover with the benefit of the UFC Performance Institute rather than return home to New Zealand.
Prochazka also received an indefinite suspension after he was knocked out late in the first round to cost him a chance at becoming a two-time UFC champion. He’s since returned home where he welcomed the birth of his first daughter, but it’s unknown what injuries he may have suffered during the title fight at UFC 327.
Curtis Blaydes also received an indefinite suspension after he went to war against Josh Hokit in one of the craziest heavyweight fights of all time. The battle played out across all three rounds with Blaydes and Hokit both scoring a brutal amount of damage before the final horn.
Q&A
What are the medical suspensions for UFC 327 fighters?
Six fighters, including Curtis Blaydes and Jiri Prochazka, received indefinite medical suspensions following UFC 327.
Why did Carlos Ulberg receive a medical suspension after UFC 327?
Carlos Ulberg suffered a severe knee injury during his fight, which required surgery for a torn ACL, resulting in an indefinite medical suspension.
How long are the medical suspensions for UFC 327 fighters?
The duration of the medical suspensions is indefinite, meaning the fighters must receive medical clearance before they can compete again.
What injuries were sustained by fighters at UFC 327?
The Florida Athletic Commission does not disclose specific injury details, but several fighters received indefinite suspensions due to serious injuries.