UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg Defeats Jiri Prochazka via TKO

Carlos Ulberg captured the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship on April 12, 2026, defeating Jiri Prochazka via knockout in the main event of UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

The victory came at 3:45 of the first round. Ulberg, a 35-year-old fighter from New Zealand, secured the title despite sustaining a significant injury early in the bout.

Fight Details and Sequence

During the opening exchanges of the fight, Ulberg suffered a right knee injury. Reports indicate his knee buckled repeatedly, causing him to stumble throughout the early portion of the round.

Prochazka responded to the injury by targeting Ulberg’s legs with a series of low kicks, some of which knocked the New Zealander to the canvas. Prochazka later stated that he felt a sense of mercy during the fight because he recognized the severity of the injury.

Despite the physical handicap, Ulberg landed a counter left hook that floored Prochazka. Ulberg followed up with a series of punches to finish the fight and claim the vacant gold.

I blew out my knee, but I never, ever counted myself out. I knew that all I need was that one shot, and I ended up getting it.

Carlos Ulberg

Following the victory, Ulberg acknowledged the need to address the injury, stating, I’ve got to sort this knee out, while confirming his status as a world champion.

Athlete Records and Context

The win extends Ulberg’s winning streak to eight fights. His current professional record stands at 14-1 MMA and 10-1 in the UFC. His only loss occurred during his promotional debut against Kennedy Nzechukwu.

For Jiri Prochazka, the loss brings his recent record to 3-2 in his last five outings. Prochazka previously held the UFC light heavyweight title in 2022 but vacated the belt due to injury. Since vacating, he has challenged for the championship three times without success.

UFC 327 Additional Results

The event featured several other notable matchups on the card:

• Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov via TKO (head kick) at 1:23 of Round 3.
• Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
• Dominick Reyes defeated Johnny Walker via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
• Cub Swanson defeated Nate Landwehr via TKO (punches) at 4:06 of Round 1.
• Aaron Pico defeated Patricio Freire via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).