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Carlos Ulberg Knocks Out Jiri Prochazka in Miami to Win UFC 327 Light Heavyweight Title
- On Saturday at UFC 327 in Miami, Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round to claim the vacant 205-pound light heavyweight championship.
- Ulberg, a 35-year-old New Zealander, suffered an apparent ACL injury early in the round but remained composed and landed the decisive left hook despite being visibly compromised.
- Prochazka admitted he recognized the injury and dropped his guard, saying, "I felt mercy in that fight," and gestured to trade in place with the New Zealander.
- According to UFC Stats, Ulberg outlanded Prochazka 21-11 and joined Alex Pereira and Muhammad Lawal as only the third fighter to ever knock out the former champion.
- The event also featured the signing of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, while Ulberg stated, "I've got to sort this knee out, but I'm the champion.
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Only minutes have passed in the UFC title fight when Carlos Ulberg hurts his knee. However, his opponent, Jiri Prochazka, does not want to take advantage of this situation. A fatal wrong decision of the Czech MMA star.
Carlos Ulberg knocked out the Czech Samurai in the main event of UFC 327, becoming the organization's light heavyweight world champion.
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