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Blaydes Believes He Won UFC 327 Clash, Eyes Rematch With Hokit
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Blaydes Believes He Won UFC 327 Clash, Eyes Rematch With Hokit

Curtis Blaydes says he won the three‑round war with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 and hints at a rematch, despite the judges awarding the decision to Hokit. He argues he won rounds 1 and 3, criticizes the scoring of clinch exchanges, and emphasizes his grit after getting rocked. He disliked Hokit’s trash talk and handshake snub, and both fighters ended up in ambulances afterward. Blaydes also notes staff rooting for him and questions Hokit’s long‑term viability at heavyweight, suggesting a possible move to light heavyweight.

Tsarukyan Surges to No. 13 Pound-for-Pound After UFC 327 Shake-Up
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Tsarukyan Surges to No. 13 Pound-for-Pound After UFC 327 Shake-Up

Arman Tsarukyan climbs two spots to No. 13 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 327, a night that also saw Carlos Ulberg win the light heavyweight title and debut at No. 15. Tsarukyan, who has fought only once in two years, remains active in grappling matches and is set to face Urijah Faber in the RAF 8 co-main event this Saturday.

Blaydes vs Hokit Delivers Historic UFC 327 War, Clinches Fight of the Night
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Blaydes vs Hokit Delivers Historic UFC 327 War, Clinches Fight of the Night

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit staged one of the most brutal and acclaimed heavyweight battles at UFC 327, with Blaydes suffering an orbital fracture and a broken nose but earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus; Hokit reports no major injuries and is eyeing a June return, while the heavyweight scene remains active with ongoing title implications and new signings in the division.

Ulberg Caps Dramatic Comeback to Crown Himself UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at UFC 327
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Ulberg Caps Dramatic Comeback to Crown Himself UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at UFC 327

Carlos Ulberg stunned Jiri Prochazka by KOing him after Ulberg’s knee gave out early, capturing the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 327, prompting debate over whether Prochazka let it slip or Ulberg seized the moment; the card also produced a Fight of the Year candidate in Blaydes vs. Hokit, Costa’s strong 205-pound showing, Cub Swanson’s retirement, and multiple bonuses, while Ankalaev and Murzakanov were among the night's biggest losers.

Blaydes hails post-fight hype as UFC 327 thriller with Hokit sparks talk of saving the heavyweight division
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Blaydes hails post-fight hype as UFC 327 thriller with Hokit sparks talk of saving the heavyweight division

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit fought a Fight of the Night at UFC 327 in Miami, with Hokit defeating Blaydes and moving up the heavyweight rankings, while Blaydes acknowledged the fans’ praise that their war may have “saved the heavyweight division.” Blaydes has a six-fight winless streak since a 2022 run of three straight wins, including a win over Tom Aspinall, with losses to Aspinall (rematch), Sergei Pavlovich, and Hokit. Hokit, now 3-0 in the UFC, is set for a future assignment against Derrick Lewis on the June 14 White House card.

Costa eyes Chimaev clash to settle beef after UFC 327 KO
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Costa eyes Chimaev clash to settle beef after UFC 327 KO

Paulo Costa celebrated his light heavyweight debut with a third‑round head-kick KO of Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in Miami and immediately floated a fight with Khamzat Chimaev to settle a personal beef, even suggesting the bout could occur at light heavyweight or after Costa drops to middleweight. Chimaev, the UFC middleweight champion, is slated to defend his title at UFC 328, keeping the door open for a potential Costa–Chimaev matchup in the future.

White stays unfazed as Jones teases comeback after UFC 327
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White stays unfazed as Jones teases comeback after UFC 327

Dana White wasn’t moved by Jon Jones’ latest retirement flip-flop after UFC 327; Jones briefly hinted at retirement, then signaled a possible comeback while cageside with Gable Steveson, and White quipped about Jones’s long-running unpredictability, noting he hasn’t engaged Jones about a future return and previously wouldn’t book him on a UFC White House card.

Ulberg claims vacant light heavyweight title with first-round KO at UFC 327 in Miami with Trump cageside
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Ulberg claims vacant light heavyweight title with first-round KO at UFC 327 in Miami with Trump cageside

Carlos Ulberg rocked and KO’d Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, extending his win streak to 10 while Prochazka drops to 1-3 in UFC title fights since 2022. The event featured President Donald Trump sitting cageside and a night of notable bouts, including Azamat Murzakanov’s knockout of Paulo Costa and Josh Hokit’s decision over Curtis Blaydes, with talk of a White House–themed matchup addition between Hokit and Derrick Lewis.

Procházka vs Ulberg: UFC 327 Light-Heavyweight Showdown in Miami
sports3 months ago

Procházka vs Ulberg: UFC 327 Light-Heavyweight Showdown in Miami

UFC 327 in Miami will crown the undisputed light heavyweight champion as former champ Jiří Procházka faces rising contender Carlos Ulberg on April 11, 2026 at the Kaseya Center after Alex Pereira vacated the belt; Procházka brings title-claim history and knockout wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., while Ulberg enters on a nine-fight win streak including victories over Jan Błachowicz and Dominick Reyes, with the card also featuring a flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira.