Inside look at UFC 327 in Miami: Trump watches as fight night delivers big highlights
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Miami Herald
April 12, 2026
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Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla.[email protected]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to downtown Miami on Saturday night, bringing UFC 327 to the Kaseya Center for an event filled with energy, star power and memorable moments. Headlined by Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic and Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand, the card delivered plenty of action for fight fans. President Donald Trump was also in attendance, adding to the buzz surrounding one of Miami’s biggest nights in sports.
Check out some of the top photos from the event by Miami Herald photojournalist Matias J. Ocner.
Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand celebrates after defeating Jiří Procházka of Czechia in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand celebrates after defeating Jiří Procházka of Czechia in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Paulo Costa of Brazil talks with President Donald Trump after his light heavyweight bout against Azamat Murzakanov of Russia at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump looks on after Cub Swanson of the United States and Nate Landwehr of the United States fought in their featherweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand reacts after defeating Jiří Procházka of Czechia in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand knocks out Jiří Procházka of Czechia in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Jiří Procházka of Czechia and Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand fight in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Jiří Procházka of Czechia reacts toward Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Jiří Procházka of Czechia and Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand fight in their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Jiří Procházka of Czechia reacts as he makes his way into the octagon before his light heavyweight title bout against Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Jiří Procházka of Czechia makes his way toward the octagon before his light heavyweight title bout against Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Azamat Murzakanov of Russia and Paulo Costa of Brazil fight in their light heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Azamat Murzakanov of Russia and Paulo Costa of Brazil fight in their light heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Azamat Murzakanov of Russia and Paulo Costa of Brazil fight in their light heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Josh Hokit of the United States leaves after defeating Curtis Blaydes of the United States in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Curtis Blaydes of the United States and Josh Hokit of the United States fight in their heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Dominick Reyes of the United States and Johnny Walker of Brazil fight in their light heavyweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump applauds as Cub Swanson of the United States and Nate Landwehr of the United States fight in their featherweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Cub Swanson of the United States and Nate Landwehr of the United States fight in their featherweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump attends UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump talks with his daughter, Ivanka Trump, during UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump talks with UFC President Dana White during UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
President Donald Trump waves to fans as he arrives to UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Patricio Pitbull of Brazil and Aaron Pico of the United States fight in their featherweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Patricio Pitbull of Brazil and Aaron Pico of the United States fight in their featherweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal attends UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kevin Holland of the United States reacts as he fights Randy Brown of Jamaica in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kevin Holland of the United States and Randy Brown of Jamaica fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kevin Holland of the United States and Randy Brown of Jamaica fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kevin Holland of the United States and Randy Brown of Jamaica fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Fans cheer as Kevin Holland of the United States and Randy Brown of Jamaica fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Mateusz Gamrot of Poland reacts after defeating Esteban Ribovics of Argentina in their lightweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Mateusz Gamrot of Poland prepares to enter the octagon before his lightweight bout against Esteban Ribovics of Argentina at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Tatiana Suarez of the United States reacts after defeating Loopy Godinez of Mexico in their strawweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Tatiana Suarez of the United States and Loopy Godinez of Mexico fight in their strawweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Vicente Luque of Brazil reacts after winning his middleweight bout against Kelvin Gastelum of the United States at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kelvin Gastelum of the United States and Vicente Luque of Brazil fight in their middleweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Kelvin Gastelum of the United States and Vicente Luque of Brazil fight in their middleweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Charles Radtke of the United States reacts after defeating Francisco Prado of Argentina in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Charles Radtke of the United States and Francisco Prado of Argentina fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
Charles Radtke of the United States and Francisco Prado of Argentina fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer speaks before Charles Radtke of the United States and Francisco Prado of Argentina fight in their welterweight bout at UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]
This story was originally published April 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM.
