UFC 327 takes place tomorrow night in Miami, Florida. Here are clear, simple predictions for the main card and key prelim fights.
Event overview
UFC 327 brings a big light-heavyweight title picture and several notable match-ups. The main event is Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant 205lb title. The card also features Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa, Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit, Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker, and Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr. The show includes a packed prelim slate with veteran and rising names.
Main card predictions
Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg: Prochazka has won his last two fights via strikes. Thirty-one of his 32 career wins have come before the final bell, including 28 by strikes. He has been finished twice in the last 10 years, both times by Alex Pereira. Ulberg has won nine fights in a row, with five UFC stoppages and good takedown defense. Prediction: Carlos Ulberg to win by TKO in Rd2.
Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa: Murzakanov is 16-0 and has six UFC wins. He is a compact, powerful boxer with five stoppages in six UFC fights. Costa is moving up to light-heavyweight after a win over Roman Kopylov and has shown in the past he can be a heavy hitter, though his form has been mixed in recent years. Prediction: Azamat Murzakanov wins by decision.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit: Blaydes picked up a split-decision win last year and remains a top wrestler in the heavyweight division. Hokit is 8-0 with strong athleticism and a wrestling background, but he is a bit undersized for heavyweight. Prediction: Curtis Blaydes wins by decision.
Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker: Reyes was knocked out by Carlos Ulberg in his last fight, ending a three-fight win streak. He still has speed and finishing ability but his chin is a concern. Walker is 6’5″ with an 82″ reach and delivers dynamic, unorthodox striking; he also has a history of wild moments that can leave him open. Prediction: Dominick Reyes wins by KO in Rd1.
Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr: Swanson, 42, returns for what he has announced as a retirement fight. He won his last bout in December 2024 and remains a sharp, technical striker despite age. Landwehr is a 37-year-old brawler who relies on pressure and toughness but has dipped in form. Prediction: Cub Swanson wins by decision.
Prelims and card notes
Predicted winners on the prelims (as presented):
- Patricio Freire vs. Aaron Pico
- Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Tatiana Suarez vs. Lupita Godinez
- Chris Padilla vs. MarQuel Mederos
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque
- Charles Radtke vs. Francisco Prado
Recent form table
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Jiri Prochazka | Won last two fights via strikes; 31 of 32 wins finished before the bell |
| Carlos Ulberg | Nine wins in a row; KO of Dominick Reyes and earlier KO loss to Kennedy Nzechukwu (2021) |
| Azamat Murzakanov | Undefeated 16-0; six UFC wins |
| Paulo Costa | Won last fight vs. Roman Kopylov; career form mixed in recent years |
| Curtis Blaydes | Picked up a split-decision win last year; top-level wrestler |
| Josh Hokit | 8-0 career; two UFC wins since joining promotion |
| Dominick Reyes | KO’d by Carlos Ulberg in Rd1 in his last fight |
| Johnny Walker | Rebounded with a TKO over Zhang Mingyang |
| Cub Swanson | Won his last fight (Dec 2024); returning for retirement bout |
| Nate Landwehr | Coming off two losses via strikes |
All predictions and facts above are reported by UFCcoverage and reflect fighters’ recent form and the writer’s picks for UFC 327 in Miami.
