The Octagon returns to Miami, Florida for tonight’s UFC 327 occasion, with a 12-fight card headlined by Jiri Prochaska vs. Carlos Wolberg.
A extremely anticipated gentle heavyweight title battle had one of many craziest endings in latest reminiscence. Carlos Ulberg acquired off to an excellent begin with some sturdy low kicks, then appeared to blow out his knee whereas sliding out of the pocket. Jiri Prochaska initially jumped on the likelihood, however after touchdown some nasty low kicks on Ulberg’s injured leg, Prochaska appeared to let his guard down after realizing the extent of his opponent’s harm. It was solely after his aggressiveness ceased that “Black Jug” was capable of finding a house for a giant left hook that despatched the Czech fighter crashing to the canvas. Ulberg pounces on Giri with a hammer fist, leaving him chilly for a second.
UFC 327 was co-headlined by one other gentle heavyweight bout, with Paulo Costa taking up Azamat Murzakhanov. ‘The Eraser’ acquired off to an awesome begin within the opening spherical, touchdown a slew of laborious kicks to the Russian’s lead leg and physique. Nonetheless, Azamato fought again strongly within the second spherical, hurting Costa a number of occasions over the course of 5 minutes. And within the third spherical, Costa landed some massive kicks to the pinnacle and physique early on. Azamato appeared to endure an harm to his left arm, and a fast head kick instantly ended the competition for good (see right here).
After tonight’s occasion, UFC officers introduced within the post-fight press convention that two fighters will earn $100,000 in efficiency bonuses, and the third battle will earn $200,000 for his excellent efforts.
Tonight’s battle: Heavyweight fighters Josh Hokit and Curtis every pocketed $100,000 for his or her thrilling battle on tonight’s UFC Vegas 327 essential card. Ultimately, Hokit gained the conflict by unanimous determination (29-28 x 3).
Evening efficiency: Carlos Ulberg gained an additional $50,000 for his gorgeous knockout victory over Jiri Prochaska within the headliner of tonight’s occasion (see particulars right here).
Evening efficiency: Josh Hokitt gained an additional $100,000 for his thrilling efficiency with Curtis Blaydes. “The Unimaginable Hock” will battle Derrick Lewis on the UFC White Home occasion.
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