UFC 327 Odds and Predictions – A New Light-Heavyweight King Will Be Crowned in Miami

• Jiri Prochazka (-121)
• Carlos Ulberg (+102)

Prochazka (32-5-1) won the light-heavyweight belt from Glover Teixeira in June 2022, but had to vacate it due to injury. He then lost to Alex Pereira twice, once for the vacated belt in November 2023, and again in June 2024 when Pereira held the belt. He’ll get another chance at UFC gold against Ulberg (13-1), who is riding a nine-fight winning streak.

This will be a firefight between two of the most dangerous strikers in the 205-pound division. Prochazka has gone to a decision just once in his career. Ulberg is a little more measured in his approach, but he has plenty of power. The New Zealander has also never fought in a five-round fight. However, with “BJP” on the other side of the Octagon, Ulberg shouldn’t have to worry about that.

I’ve seen Prochazka take some monster shots, and only Peireira has stopped him. I don’t know if Ulberg has the power to take down the big Czech, and if Prochazka smells blood, he’s going to swarm “Black Jag”. I’m siding with Prochazka in my UFC 327 betting predictions, as I think Prochazka should be more like -140 or -150. At -121, I think you’re getting a solid deal, and I would also take a look at the UFC props later this week as “BJP” could win inside distance.

• Curtis Blaydes (-134)
• Josh Hokit (+114)

Another UFC 327 matchup in which I believe you’re getting some value comes from the heavyweight division as Blaydes (19-5) takes on Hokit (8-0). Blaydes is, by far, the more experienced fighter, as he made his debut in May 2014. Hokit just started his career in May 2023, and was initially a football player.

Blaydes is probably on the fringes of the title picture. But his losses have come against former champion Francis Ngannou (twice), Derrick Lewis and Sergei Pavlovic (who have both fought for titles), and current champ Tom Aspinall. Hokit really hasn’t fought anyone yet, and I think he’s way over his head in this matchup. I think his only chance is to knock Blaydes out, and Hokit still has a lot to work on regarding his striking.

I would have “Razor” closer to -180, at worst, thanks to his experience and wrestling. I’ll take Blaydes in my UFC 327 betting picks here, and this is another fight where I would keep an eye on the props later in the week, as I think he’ll finish “The Incredible Hok”.

• Dominick Reyes (-130)
• Johnny Walker (+110)

A pair of ranked fighters from the 205-pound division clash in Miami as Reyes (15-5) meets Walker (22-9). Reyes is best known for taking former champion Jon Jones to the limit in February 2020 in a fight many thought the “Devastator” won. Walker has had a streaky career, but when he’s on, he is electrifying.

Reyes is not the same fighter that he was against Jones, and he’s lost five of his last eight after a knockout loss to Ulberg in September 2025. Walker snapped a three-fight winless skid with a TKO win over Zhang Mingyang in August 2025. Neither man has a chin that I trust, which means I think this fight ends inside distance.

I think this fight is a coin flip, so I’m leaning towards Johnny Walker at +110 for my UFC 327 betting picks. Reyes might be the safer pick, but Walker is explosive and could end the fight at any time. I’m looking at the larger return on Walker, and as always, check the UFC 327 betting props later in the week for odds on inside distance.