The vacant light heavyweight championship is on the line in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 327 when former champion Jiri Prochazka battles Carlos Ulberg.

Prochazka won the title from Glover Teixeira in 2022 but was forced to vacate the belt after suffering an injury. Prochazka twice failed to regain the belt in losses to Alex Pereira, the only man to have defeated Prochazka in the UFC. Now that Pereira has vacated the belt to challenge for the interim heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Prochazka has a clear path back to the title.

Saturday represents Ulberg’s first chance at UFC gold. After suffering a knockout loss to Kennedy Nzechukwu in his UFC debut, it appeared Ulberg may have a lower ceiling than the hype that was behind him entering that night. Since that loss, Ulberg has rattled off nine wins, six by stoppage, and now finds himself on the verge of being UFC champion.

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In the co-main event, Paulo Costa returns to action in a light heavyweight fight against Azamat Murzakanov. Costa has struggled late in his career, posting a 2-4 record in his last six appearances. Costa, 34, is coming off an impressive win over Roman Kopylov last July. Murzakanov, meanwhile, is 16-0 so far in his career with 12 knockouts to his name. In fact, the Russian has scored three straight knockouts against an increasingly difficult set of opponents in Alonzo Menifield, Brendson Ribeiro and Aleksandr Rakic. 

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With so much happening on Saturday night, let’s look closer at the full fight card with the latest odds before we get to our staff predictions and picks for the PPV portion of the festivities that you can consider before hitting the sportsbooks.

UFC 327 fight card, odds

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook (Odds as of April 10)

• Jiri Prochazka -118 vs. Carlos Ulberg -102, vacant light heavyweight title
• Azamat Murzakanov -205 vs. Paulo Costa +170, light heavyweights
• Curtis Blaydes -122 vs. Josh Hokit +102, heavyweights
• Dominick Reyes -148 vs. Johnny Walker +124, light heavyweights
• Nate Landwehr -112 vs. Cub Swanson -108, featherweights
• Aaron Pico -285 vs. Patricio Pitbull +230, featherweights
• Kevin Holland -112 vs. Randy Brown -108, welterweights
• Mateusz Gamrot -205 vs. Esteban Ribovics +170, lightweights
• Tatiana Suarez -148 vs. Loopy Godinez +124, women’s strawweights
• Chris Padilla -162 vs. Marquel Mederos +136, lightweights
• Kelvin Gastelum -278 vs. Vicente Luque +225, middleweights
• Charles Radtke -180 vs. Francisco Prado +150, welterweights

UFC 327 predictions, picks

With such a massive main event on tap, the crew at CBS Sports went ahead with predictions and picks for the main card from Brian Campbell, Brent Brookhouse, Shakiel Mahjouri, Michael Mormile and Brandon Wise.

Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg predictions

Campbell: Let’s face it, Prochazka was built for danger. Words like patience and gameplans only water down what this exciting slugger brings to the table. And with nemesis Alex Pereira having moved up to heavyweight, the time is now for Prochazka to regain his 205-pound title. For as quick and powerful as Ulberg can be, the awkwardness of Prochazka should be enough to give him pause and freeze him. That’s the only opening Prochazka needs to land the big one and finish him off. As evidenced by his rally to finish Khalil Rountree Jr. in the final round last October after being picked apart for most of the fight, Prochazka’s ability to carry his cardio through chaos while dragging foes into the deep end of the pool is unique unto itself and the only man to beat him in the Octagon is no longer in this division. 

Brookhouse: Prochazka is a throwback fighter in the sense that his style is unrefined and nearly as strange as his personality. He’s the kind of guy who used to litter MMA cards before everyone trained and refined their game to where a generally homogeneous way of fighting dominates fight cards, with small edges in techniques deciding most fights. For that reason, and the excitement his fights produce as a result, I never want to pick against Prochazka unless it’s against another throwback type of fighter — like Alex Pereira.

Mahjouri: Prochazka is never a safe bet, but that’s why we love him. He will probably get rocked, and we’ll watch with bated breath. But Prochazka has the sheer audacity to eat Ulberg’s punches, march forward and drag the technical striker into an inescapable hellstorm. Prochazka has only lost to Alex Pereira in the UFC — losses that age better with every accolade “Poatan” achieves. Until someone other than Pereira crushes my dreams, I’ll ride with Prochazka.

Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa predictions

Campbell: This is the type of big-name opponent the unbeaten Murzakanov needs to truly crack the title picture. Expect Costa, who has lost four of his last six bouts and is making his return to light heavyweight, to play his part as the perfect foil. Costa will be dangerous at times and his reputation for a sturdy chin should be enough to help him go the distance. But he’s simply outgunned in this matchup should he decide to go blow for blow with the powerful Murzakanov. Costa has historically only lost to the best of his division and Murzakanov is starting to look as if he fits that mold.

Brookhouse: One of Costa’s best qualities is his toughness. I don’t know if that toughness will hold up in moving to light heavyweight against a guy who has been ripping through established light heavyweights the way Murzakanov has. While Costa is good at making a fight ugly and willing to make his opponent wallow in the muck with him, he’s not the guy used to fighting at light heavyweight or the one who has actual career momentum, having gone 2-4 since 2020.

Mahjouri: Costa is nearly impossible to finish. That’s a valuable asset against a known knockout artist like Murzakanov. Costa is coming off an impressive win over Roman Kopylmov, where he fought with veteran composure. I don’t have enough information to support Costa as a light heavyweight. Murzakanov’s decision win over Dustin Jacoby wasn’t pretty, but at least I know he can win a 15-minute fight.

Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit predictions

Campbell: Is the colorful Hokit, an athletic heavyweight with power and a solid wrestling background, the type of newcomer that the division badly needs? Eventually, that could very well be true. But this feels like too much, too soon for the former NFL player in just his seventh pro fight and third walk to the Octagon since debuting in the UFC last November. The fact that the 35-year-old Blaydes has only lost to sluggers with fast hands makes this an interesting matchup given Hokit’s aggressive style and confidence in his technique. But those same heavyweights were named Francis Ngannou (twice), Derrick Lewis, Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. Hokit has yet to go the distance as a pro and has seen six of his eight fights end in the first round. Expect Blaydes to test Hokit’s gas tank over the full 15 minutes and rely on his wrestling and experience to humble the brash upstart. 

Brookhouse: I could pick against Hokit on the fact that I don’t want to see his post-fight promo alone. Beyond personal taste, this feels as though it could be a case of too much, too soon for Hokit. Heavyweight isn’t currently a deep division, but Blaydes is one of the few men who has shown himself to be a reliable performer in the division, and his performances have been good enough that he holds the No. 5 spot in the heavyweight rankings. Hokit has skills, but he has only shown those skills in eight career fights, two in the UFC. And Blaydes is worlds better and more dangerous than Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman, Hokit’s two UFC opponents. I side with the man who has proven himself dangerous against many of the best in the division over the man hoping to establish himself as on that level.

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Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has admitted he is not proud of the towel incident that overshadowed key moments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The incident first came into focus during Nigeria’s semi-final clash against Morocco, where Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had his towel repeatedly taken away by pitch-side staff.

The situation drew attention again in the final between Morocco and Senegal, with similar actions involving players and goalkeepers, including Senegal’s Edouard Mendy.

Hakimi has now spoken openly about the controversy, admitting that the scenes did not reflect well on the team.

“They were difficult moments, full of tension inside the stadium,” Hakimi said. “I don’t feel proud of the image we showed because of the towel incident.”

Despite the controversy, the Paris Saint-Germain full-back insisted that Morocco remained competitive and respectful throughout the tournament.

“Still, the team presented a good competitive showing. We respected the opponent and the tournament,” he added.

The issue came amid wider drama at the competition, after Senegal walked out during the final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, leading to Morocco being declared champions by the Confederation of African Football.

Hakimi also addressed the ongoing dispute over the title, as Senegal have taken their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

“What should happen is currently being assessed, and we hope a decision is taken that serves the interests of African football,” Hakimi said.

“We hope to get the title because we deserve it, and because you can’t leave the pitch that way.”

Former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle, a Louisville standout in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, has died, his alma mater announced Friday. He was 57.

Nagle was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year.

He made his pro football debut in 1991 after the New York Jets selected the strong-armed quarterback in the second round. Nagle saw limited action in his rookie season, attempting just one pass, but he moved into the starting role in 1992.

Nagle finished his time as the Jets’ starter with a 3-10 record and seven touchdown passes.

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Quarterback Browning Nagle of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the Falcons’ 21-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Fla., Dec. 3, 1995. (Scott Halleran/Allsport)

Boomer Esiason, the 1988 NFL MVP, was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Jets in 1993, relegating Nagle to a reserve role. Nagle joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1994 before ending his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons.

Nagle was long linked to Brett Favre, whom the Jets had targeted in the 1991 NFL Draft. After failing to trade up, New York selected Nagle after Atlanta took Favre one pick earlier at No. 33 overall.

Quarterback Browning Nagle of the New York Jets stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh Aug. 7, 1993. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

Months before entering the NFL, Nagle etched his name into college football lore, throwing for 451 yards and three touchdowns in Louisville’s upset win over Alabama in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl.

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“We are saddened by the passing of Browning Nagle, former Fiesta Bowl MVP quarterback and Louisville great,” the Louisville football program said in a statement. 

“His leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program.

New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 6, 1992. (Gin Ellis/Getty Images)

“Our thoughts are with his loved ones and teammates during this difficult time.”

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Nagle had a stint in the Arena League after stepping away from the NFL. After he hung up his cleats, Nagle pursued a career in medical sales.

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In Spain, Real Madrid have handed Barcelona a clear run at the Spanish title. Meanwhile, in England, reigning champions Liverpool will attempt to turn their fortunes around today as they navigate a prolonged spell of turbulence.

In other news, the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals begins with a match between Moroccan clubs AS FAR and Renaissance de Berkane. AS FAR manager Alexandre Santos has described this two-legged tie as “decisive” for the future of his club.

Finally, in tennis, Monégasque player Valentin Vacherot, last year’s revelation, is continuing his fine form. After defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Monte Carlo tournament quarter-finals, the 27-year-old will face Carlos Alcaraz today for a place in the final.

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Jiri Prochazka seeks to become UFC light heavyweight champion for a second time in his career when he faces Carlos Ulberg for the vacant title in the main event of UFC 327 on Saturday. The event takes place from Kaseya Center in Miami.

Prochazka is looking to regain the title he won in 2022 and was forced to vacate due to injury. Prochazka twice lost title fights to Alex Pereira, the only man to defeat Prochazka in the UFC, and now that Pereira has vacated the title to move to heavyweight, the door is open for Prochazka to once again become the light heavyweight king.

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For Ulberg, Saturday represents his first opportunity at UFC gold. After losing his UFC debut by knockout, Ulberg won nine consecutive fights to earn a shot at the title.

In the co-main event, former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa moves to light heavyweight, where he’ll face red hot Azamat Murzakanov, who is 6-0 in the UFC with five stoppage victories.

How to watch UFC 327 on Paramount+

All times Eastern

Date: Saturday, April 11 | Location: Kaseya Center — Miami
Start times: Early prelims at 5:30 p.m. | Prelims at 7 p.m. | Main card at 9 p.m.

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UFC 327 fight card, odds

Odds via DraftKings

• Jiri Prochazka -110 vs. Carlos Ulberg -110, vacant light heavyweight title
• Azamat Murzakanov -205 vs. Paulo Costa +170, light heavyweights
• Curtis Blaydes -122 vs. Josh Hokit +102, heavyweights
• Dominick Reyes -148 vs. Johnny Walker +124, light heavyweights
• Nate Landwehr -115 vs. Cub Swanson -105, featherweights
• Aaron Pico -305 vs. Patricio Pitbull +245, featherweights
• Randy Brown -110 vs. Kevin Holland -110, welterweights
• Mateusz Gamrot -192 vs. Esteban Ribovics +160, lightweights
• Tatiana Suarez -155 vs. Loopy Godinez +130, women’s strawweights
• Chris Padilla -155 vs. Marquel Mederos +130, lightweights
• Kelvin Gastelum -278 vs. Vicente Luque +225, middleweights
• Charles Radtke -175 vs. Francisco Prado +145, welterweights

What is the UFC event schedule in 2026?

UFC 328, UFC Freedom 250 and more UFC Fight Nights have already been announced through May 2026. Additional events will be announced as the year progresses, with the UFC schedule updating regularly. Every event will be available along with your Paramount+ subscription.

Will any UFC events air on CBS?

Yes, select UFC numbered events will also air live on CBS in 2026, including UFC 328. You will be able to watch the final hour of the prelims and first hour of the main card on your TV through your local CBS station using cable, satellite or a digital antenna.

Tonight in London, Tyson Fury marks his return with a fight against Russian powerhouse Arslanbek Makhmudov. Heavyweight great Lennox Lewis, who is working on the broadcast, has weighed in on the match-up.

Makhmudov fights in the UK for the second time, having beaten Dave Allen last year, hoping to upset the odds by capitalising on any ring rust Fury may show.

How the Brit performs will shape the remainder of his career – an impressive win making the long-awaited Anthony Joshua showdown much more likely.

Speaking to Sky Sports, former undisputed champion said that the danger presented by the Russian is exactly what Fury needs to perform well.

“Every time you come back, it’s always risky. I think this opponent for him is a risky opponent but I think it’s a great opponent for him because he’ll realise this guy’s got two dangerous shots to worry about. Other fighters that he’s been up against had a lot more than Makhmudov. So this is a good fight for him.

We’re in the backend [of Fury’s career]. Muhammad Ali retired at 38. That’s the same time I retired, at 38. So he’s still got a couple of years left.”

In a further prediction given to the BBC, Lewis backed Fury by stoppage.

“He’s elusive, moves well, he can throw great combinations plus he’s quick. I think he does it in round seven or eight.”

Makhmudov presents a threat with his size and power, but has fallen short at the top level in the past. For that reason he is a sizeable underdog, however, Fury has admitted even he does not know how the year out of the ring will affect him.

The fight tops the bill at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight, and will be streamed live on Netflix.