"Per Dana White, who announced the news on social media late Friday, Jiri Prochazka will face Carlos Ulberg in the main event of the Miami, Florida-based card. The event takes place on April 11, 2026 at the Kaseya Center. The fight will be for the promotion's undisputed light heavyweight strap."
"Prochazka (32-5-1) is a former light heavyweight champ who is currently riding a two-fight win streak, with wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. The Czech star captured UFC gold in 2022 against Glover Teixeira, but later vacated the belt due to injury. He twice faced off against Pereira, both times for gold, but came up short on each occasion."
"Now, he'll get the surging Ulberg (13-1), a City Kickboxing teammate alongside Israel Adesanya who has rattled off a seriously impressive nine-fight win streak. Most recently, 'Black Jag' knocked out the resurgent Dominick Reyes. Ulberg is currently ranked #3 in the light heavyweight division, while Prochazka sits in the #2 spot."
UFC 327 will take place on April 11, 2026, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main event features Jiri Prochazka versus Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. Alex Pereira vacated the belt, signaling a move to heavyweight. Prochazka, a former light heavyweight champion, currently holds a two-fight win streak with victories over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. He previously held the title in 2022 but vacated due to injury. Ulberg brings a nine-fight win streak and is ranked #3 in the division, while Prochazka ranks #2. The co-main event features a flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira.
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