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Jiri Prochazka to Face Carlos Ulberg for Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 327

Alex Pereira vacated the 205-pound belt to pursue heavyweight, clearing a path for Prochazka’s return to a championship bout.

Overview

  • The UFC 327 main event on April 11 at Miami’s Kaseya Center will crown a new light heavyweight champion after Dana White confirmed Pereira relinquished the title.
  • Prochazka says he will apply nonstop pressure against Ulberg, arguing the New Zealander is less comfortable when forced backward or on the mat.
  • Ulberg enters 13-1 with a nine-fight winning streak and six finishes since his lone UFC defeat in 2021.
  • Prochazka earned this shot off consecutive knockouts of Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., including a third-round stoppage at UFC 320.
  • Prochazka revealed his partner is due to give birth April 13–15, which led him to accept a bout near the date only if it was for a title.