This weekend's UFC 327 card in Miami, Florida, should be a fun one, as it features a title fight and three additional ranked bouts. If you're looking for our breakdown and best bet on the main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, check it out here. In this piece, I'll be diving into two other main card clashes and providing my top UFC 327 picks.
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UFC 327 Picks: Main Card Predictions (2026)
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Azamat Murzakanov (-205) vs. Paulo Costa (+170)
Paulo Costa (No. 14) is making the jump to the Light Heavyweight Division this weekend, and he finds himself as a sizable +170 Moneyline underdog against Azamat Murzakanov (No. 6). Murzakanov, aka "The Professional," comes back at -205 to improve upon his unbeaten 16-0-0 mark.
I expect Murzakanov to take care of business in this one. He looks to be the real deal. However, when it comes to betting this fight, I think it's best to take it to the prop sheet and play Murzakanov to clear his significant strikes landed total of 52.5.
Costa is a solid fighter who has been knocked out once across his 15-4-0 career. With that said, Costa isn't great at getting out of the way of danger. He's absorbing an insane 6.20 significant strikes per minute, and his opponents are landing 51% of their strike attempts. While Murzakanov has knockout potential, I do have to give a veteran like Costa some props. I say he makes it the distance, but I don't think he avoids getting pounded on by the dangerous Murzakanov.
Bet: Azamat Murzakanov Over 52.5 Significant Strikes Landed (-115)
Curtis Blaydes (-122) vs. Josh Hokit (+102)
This should be a fun fight in the Heavyweight Division, with the up-and-coming Josh Hokit attempting to crack the rankings with a win over Curtis Blaydes (No. 5). The oddsmakers view this fight as roughly a pick’em, with the veteran Blaydes being the smallest of favorites at -122.
I'm riding with Blaydes on the Moneyline. I believe Hokit has potential, but I also think this is a tough spot for him. This will easily be Hokit's toughest opponent to date. Meanwhile, Blaydes has been in the cage with champions and elite heavyweights throughout his career.
Hokit brings an excellent mix of power and athleticism, but Blaydes isn't some slouch. He has a vast wrestling background, and he's one of the more nimble heavyweights. Ultimately, experience matters. Look for Blaydes to come out focused and have a solid game plan against the untested Hokit. I like Blaydes’ Moneyline odds of -122.
Bet: Curtis Blaydes Moneyline (-122)
