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Following Renato Moicano 's stellar performance against Chris Duncan at the Meta Apex, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lands in Miami to promote another major event for MMA fans around the world. In the main event of UFC 327, Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg in a title fight for the light heavyweight championship (up to 93 kg), made possible by Alex Poatan 's move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg).
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The former champion of the division, the Czech Samurai, recovered from his setbacks against the Brazilian by knocking out Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in violent duels. On the other hand, the New Zealander, a training partner of Israel Adesanya, is on a nine-fight winning streak, including victories against Dominick Reyes and former champion Jan Blachowicz.
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Paulo Borrachinha during his training camp for UFC 327. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With the postponement of the title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira , Paulo Borrachinha moved into the co-main event against Azamat Murzakanov in a light heavyweight bout (up to 93 kg). Undefeated in 16 professional fights, the Russian is coming off a big knockout victory against Aleksandar Rakic . On the other hand, the Brazilian put on a show by defeating Roman Kopylov in his last fight in the octagon.
Also on the main card, Johnny Walker seeks his second consecutive victory when he faces Dominick Reyes , also in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). After surprising the world by knocking out Zhang Mingyang , the Rio native tries to add the name of a former title challenger to his record.
Patrício Pitbull faces Aaron Pico in a generational clash in the final preliminary fight, in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). Both athletes have distinguished themselves in the sport through their performances in Bellator, and now they will have the opportunity to face off in the biggest event on the planet. In the second fight of the night, Vicente Luque faces veteran Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg).
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiri Prochazka by knockout (punch) at 3:45 of round 1 and won the light heavyweight title.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Paulo Borrachinha defeated Azamat Murzakanov by technical knockout (high kick) at 1:23 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Dominick Reyes defeated Johnny Walker by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Cub Swanson defeated Nate Landwehr by knockout (punch) at 4:05 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin Holland defeated Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz Gamrot defeated Esteban Ribovics by submission (katagatame) at 4:18 of round 2.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tatiana Suarez defeated Loopy Godinez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla and MarQuel Mederos finished in a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Vicente Luque defeated Kelvin Gastelum by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:08 of round 1.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Charles Radtke defeated Francisco Prado by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
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