On The Up: Kiwi Carlos Ulberg Books UFC Title Fight in Miami
Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will compete for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title after Alex Pereira vacated it to pursue heavyweight division, UFC confirmed.
- On April 11, UFC 327 will headline Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant 205-pound light heavyweight title in Miami, UFC CEO Dana White announced.
- After Alex Pereira vacated the belt he won at UFC 320, Pereira's team did not respond immediately, and Dana White did not comment on the title ending.
- After dropping his UFC debut, Ulberg has won nine in a row, including 2025 victories over Jan Blachowicz and Dominick Reyes, as he steadily climbs the 205 ladder.
- Prochazka previously challenged Pereira twice, losing both times, and has since recorded back-to-back finishes ahead of this title shot, according to the source.
- The UFC 327 undercard includes Matusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics and Christopher Alvidrez vs. Francisco Prado, published on Feb 28, 2026, providing the schedule ahead of the April 11 event.
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Breaking: Dana White Announces UFC 327 Headliner
On Friday, Dana White went live on his Instagram with major breaking news regarding UFC 327. The event takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Apr. 11. UFC 327 will be headlined by a vacant light heavyweight title clash between Carlos Ulberg and former champion Jiri Prochazka.The decision to crown a new light heavyweight champion came after Alex Pereira chose to vacate the title. Pereira reclaimed the title with an impressive 1st r…
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