Jiri Prochazka Battles Carlos Ulberg for Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 327
Jiri Prochazka is set to compete against Carlos Ulberg for the light heavyweight title at UFC 327. The fight will serve as the main event of the card, which is scheduled for April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
UFC 327 Main Event Details
The UFC confirmed this highly anticipated matchup on Friday. With Alex Pereira vacating his light heavyweight championship, Prochazka and Ulberg will vie for the title.
- Event Date: April 11
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
- Title on the Line: Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship
Prochazka, whose record stands at 32 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, previously held the light heavyweight title. He won the championship in 2022 by submitting Glover Teixeira. However, he lost it to Pereira in his first title defense. They met again at UFC 303, where Pereira emerged victorious once more.
Prochazka has recently made a comeback, securing two consecutive third-round knockouts against Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill. In contrast, Carlos Ulberg has made an impressive ascent through the light heavyweight division. His professional record is 13 wins and 1 loss, marked by a remarkable nine-fight winning streak. This included a first-round knockout of Dominick Reyes in September.
Co-Main Event and Additional Bouts
The co-main event at UFC 327 features flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Tatsuro Taira. The lineup also includes several other exciting bouts:
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit
- Beneil Dariush vs. Manuel Torres
- Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker
- Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa
- Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr
- Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque
- Tatiana Suarez vs. Loopy Godinez
- Christopher Alvidrez vs. Francisco Prado
This exciting lineup and the anticipation surrounding the title fight make UFC 327 a highly awaited event for fight fans worldwide.
