Radtke Edges Prado in Bloody UFC 327 Bout

The welterweight clash featured several eye-poking incidents and a contentious finish.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:42pm

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In a hard-fought welterweight bout at UFC 327 in Miami, Charles Radtke defeated Francisco Prado via split decision after three rounds of intense action that included multiple eye pokes and a controversial finish.

Why it matters

The fight highlighted ongoing concerns about fighter safety and officiating in the UFC, as well as the high-stakes nature of these matchups where fighters risk serious injury for a chance at career advancement.

The details

Radtke and Prado traded blows throughout the fight, with both men landing heavy strikes. However, the bout was marred by several eye poke incidents, including one in the third round that left Radtke temporarily blinded. The judges ultimately scored the fight 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in Radtke's favor, though the decision was met with boos from the Miami crowd.

  • The fight took place on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida.
  • The main card aired live on pay-per-view from the Kaseya Center.

The players

Charles Radtke

A welterweight fighter competing in his 15th UFC bout, looking to bounce back from a recent loss and move up the rankings.

Francisco Prado

A rising welterweight prospect seeking his biggest win to date against the more experienced Radtke.

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What they’re saying

“That was a tough fight, Prado really brought it. I'm just glad I was able to get the win, even if it wasn't pretty.”

— Charles Radtke, UFC Welterweight

“I thought I had him, but the eye poke really threw me off. I'll be back stronger next time.”

— Francisco Prado, UFC Welterweight

What’s next

Radtke's next fight will likely be against a top-10 welterweight as he looks to climb the division's rankings, while Prado will aim to rebound with a win in his next outing.

The takeaway

This hard-fought battle showcased the intensity and risks inherent in elite MMA competition, raising ongoing questions about fighter safety and the need for improved officiating to protect competitors from serious harm.