Prochazka promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC
Now we can truly say that the era Alex Poatán in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) is about to end. In the main fight of UFC 327, an event that takes place this Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), Jiri Prochazka e Carlos Ulberg They will compete for the vacant title in the category, after the Brazilian decided to try his luck in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) in search of a third different belt. But anyone who thinks the show's only highlight is the crowning of the new king of the weight class is mistaken.
In total, the event consists of 12 fights and will feature the 'Brazilian Squad', which will be represented by four professionals. The main card includes... Johnny Walker e Paulo borrachinha, who enter the fray in the light heavyweight division. In the preliminary portion, Patrick Pitbull e Vincent Luque They compete in the featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) divisions, respectively. To get in the mood, the team from SUPER FIGHTS selected five reasons to follow the show.
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1) New light heavyweight champion
The successor of Alex Poatán It will be revealed in the main event of UFC 327, which pits two strikers with differing experiences in the company against each other. On one side, Jiri ProchazkaWith two consecutive victories, he aims to become a two-time light heavyweight champion and will compete for the title for the fourth time. On the other hand, Carlos UlbergRiding a nine-fight winning streak, he will fight for the belt for the first time. Another interesting fact is that, despite both being knockout artists, the fighters have very different styles.
The Czech fighter always brings chaos and savagery to the octagon, while the New Zealander, who doesn't expose himself in action, relies on precision and technique. With these characteristics, the tendency is for the aggressive Prochazka to constantly seek the attack, for Ulberg to rely on counter-attacks, and for a knockout to happen. In turn, fans hope that the highly anticipated fight will not disappoint and that the winner will be an active champion.
2) Russian hunter eraser
Borrachinha makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After years competing in the UFC's middleweight division, Paulo borrachinha He decided to venture into the light heavyweight division and will face a significant challenge. The Brazilian faces a surprising... Azamat Murzakanovundefeated MMA fighter, in the co-main event. The duel is full of tension and yet another example of the Brazilian's antipathy towards Russians. In the past, the bad boy has clashed with... Khamzat ShimaevThey exchanged insults and threats, but after suffering an elbow injury, he withdrew from the fight. Nevertheless, Paulo vows to hunt 'Borz' down to the end.
And it didn't stop there. In 2025, Borrachinha faced Roman Kopylov And he won easily via unanimous decision. Having ended his two-fight losing streak with a strong performance, the athlete claims Murzakanov will suffer the same fate as his compatriot. In fact, the bad boy is so 'hungry for a fight' that he attacked the Russian relentlessly, mocking his physique and denying that he will have the support of the Brazilian crowd. If he ends his rival's undefeated streak, the Minas Gerais native has already indicated that he will refocus on Chimaev, who is currently the middleweight champion.
3) Now what, Walker?
Johnny Walker Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
UFC veteran, Johnny Walker He has been trying to reach the top of the light heavyweight division for years, but despite being ranked, he often underperforms in big fights. Now, the Brazilian will face another decisive duel. The athlete will face the experienced... Dominick reyes And consequently, he gets a new chance to break into the top 10 of the category. And, for this commitment, Walker comes with less pressure.
All because the athlete returned to winning ways after two defeats and, more than that, was responsible for breaking Brazil's losing streak in UFC main event fights in 2025. Therefore, Johnny is reinvigorated and, by training with Sean Strickland e Francis Ngannou, former middleweight and heavyweight champions of the company, respectively, began to exude confidence that now is his time to shine, because, in his understanding, he has reached the necessary maturity in MMA.
4) Pitbull in Bellator super fight
Pitbull makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
It's no secret that Patricio pitbull He spent so much time in Bellator that he faced various types of professionals and became the best fighter in the organization's history. However, the former featherweight and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion ended his career in the company without facing Aaron Pico. At the time, a fight between the two was rumored and could have happened, but it never materialized. Curiously, the clash between the pair will take place in the UFC, with both past their prime.
Despite being recognized as a big name in MMA, Pitbull has yet to establish himself in the UFC. The Brazilian is going into his third fight for the league and has one win and one loss. In any case, the veteran is ranked number 13 in the featherweight division. Pico, on the other hand, suffered in his octagon debut, being brutally knocked out in the first round. For better or worse, the American was challenged by Patrício and thus has the chance to enter the top 15. Confident, the fighter from Rio Grande do Norte promised to overcome his rival to remain king of Bellator, even after its demise.
5) What to expect from Luque?
Luque makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Vincent Luque He is the first Brazilian to compete at UFC 327 and is in a delicate situation in his career. The athlete has lost two fights in a row and, in a bad phase, will venture into the middleweight division against the tough... Kelvin Gastelum, a fighter who is familiar with the category and who is noticeably more corpulent and heavier.
To make matters worse, Luque, upon being knocked out by Geoff nealIn 2022, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and, since then, has never been the same in the octagon. In fact, many fans are even asking the Brazilian to retire, as they notice he's been fighting more cautiously, a very different fighter from the one who constantly sought submissions and knockouts. Therefore, with this track record, 'The Silent Assassin' needs to win at all costs to end the doubts many have about him and have a longer career in the UFC.
UFC 327 technical sheet
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: From 18:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, United States
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MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Jiri Prochazka x Carlos Ulberg – title fight
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Azamat Murzakanov x Paulo borrachinha
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Curtis blaydes x Josh Hokit
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Dominick reyes x Johnny Walker
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Cub swanson x nate landwehr
PRELIMINARY CARD (18:30 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Patrick Pitbull x Aaron Pico
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland x Randy Brown
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz gamrot x Esteban Ribovics
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Tatiana Suarez placeholder image x Loopy Godinez
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla x MarQuel Mederos
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kelvin Gastelum x Vincent Luque
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Charles Radtke x Francis Meadow
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