UFC 327 post-fight show: Reaction to Carlos Ulberg’s insane knockout to win title, Josh Hokit’s wild night

Q: How did Carlos Ulberg win the UFC light heavyweight title?

Carlos Ulberg won the title by knocking out Jiri Prochazka while fighting on one leg due to a severe knee injury.

Q: What is next for Carlos Ulberg after winning the title?

Potential future opponents for Carlos Ulberg include top contenders in the light heavyweight division, but his next fight will depend on the severity of his knee injury.

Q: What happened in the Josh Hokit vs. Curtis Blaydes fight at UFC 327?

Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes in a Fight of the Year contender, showcasing an impressive performance that led to his next booking against Derrick Lewis.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Josh Hokit reacts after a victory against Curtis Blaydes 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)

Carlos Ulberg is the the new UFC light heavyweight champion, and did so after severely injuring his knee and knocking out Jiri Prochazka with one working leg. As impressive as that feat is, it may not be the big story of UFC 327 in the aftermath.

Following a wild event in Miami, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Ulberg’s shocking knockout of Prochazka to win the title, who he could face next, and where the division could go if Ulberg is severely injured. Additionally, topics include the Josh Hokit vs. Curtis Blaydes Fight of the Year contender and Hokit being booked on the UFC White House card against Derrick Lewis, Paulo Costa’s upset win over Azamat Murzakanov, the heartwarming swan song for Cub Swanson, and much more.

Watch the UFC 327 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.