Former Champion Predicts Outcome of UFC 327 Main Event

Belal Muhammad breaks down the light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:20am

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Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad provided his analysis and prediction for the UFC 327 main event between former light heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka and rising contender Carlos Ulberg. Muhammad believes Prochazka's unorthodox style and willingness to engage in chaotic fights gives him the edge to reclaim the vacant 205-pound championship.

Why it matters

The light heavyweight title has been in flux since champion Alex Pereira vacated the belt to move up to heavyweight. Prochazka and Ulberg represent two very different styles, with the former champion known for his wild and aggressive approach, while the challenger prefers to fight at range using his kickboxing skills.

The details

Muhammad believes Ulberg needs to stay disciplined and patient, fighting at a slower pace and keeping the fight at a distance to negate Prochazka's strengths. For Prochazka, Muhammad says the former champion must create chaos, get in close, and dirty up the fight to play to his unorthodox style and mental toughness. Ultimately, Muhammad is picking Prochazka to regain the title, citing the former champion's ability to always find a way to win.

  • The UFC 327 main event takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The players

Jiri Prochazka

A former UFC light heavyweight champion known for his aggressive, unorthodox fighting style.

Carlos Ulberg

A rising light heavyweight contender with a background in kickboxing, looking to capture his first UFC title.

Belal Muhammad

A former UFC welterweight champion who provided his breakdown and prediction for the UFC 327 main event.

Alex Pereira

The former UFC light heavyweight champion who vacated the title to move up to heavyweight.

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What they’re saying

“I think for Ulberg, you've got to keep it at range. I think you've got to stay in kickboxing range, stay long, and you've got to be very patient. If you're clean, you're disciplined with your defense, you do not get into a fire fight, you do not get wild, I think if you keep it at a slow pace, you could do well.”

— Belal Muhammad, Former UFC Welterweight Champion

“For Jiri, you've got to create chaos. You got to go wild. You've got to do what Jiri does. You're the most unorthodox fighter. You've got a crazy chin.”

— Belal Muhammad, Former UFC Welterweight Champion

“My pick, I'm going with Jiri. He always figures out a way to win. He has a crazy chin. He has a crazy style and mentality. I like Jiri here and I think he's going to be the champion.”

— Belal Muhammad, Former UFC Welterweight Champion

What’s next

The winner of the UFC 327 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will be crowned the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

The takeaway

This fight represents a clash of styles, with the former champion Prochazka's unorthodox aggression going up against the more disciplined, technical approach of the challenger Ulberg. Whichever fighter is able to impose their preferred pace and gameplan is likely to emerge victorious and become the new light heavyweight king.