Dana White and UFC officers have confirmed a blockbuster most important occasion for UFC 327 on April 11 on the Kaseya Heart: Jiri Prochazka versus Carlos Ulberg for the vacant mild heavyweight championship. The announcement, dropped Friday afternoon through UFC’s social channels and the promotion’s web site, marks a pivotal second for the 205-pound division amid swirling rumors of champion Alex Pereira’s potential exit.
Prochazka, the previous titleholder recognized for his strain and samurai-like depth, steps again into the Octagon. The Czech star, who beforehand held the belt earlier than surrendering it attributable to harm in 2024. “That is my path again to glory,” Prochazka posted on Instagram shortly after the information broke, fueling fan anticipation for his signature chaos. He’s most lately coming off of KO wins towards Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jamahal Hill.
UFC 327: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg
Dealing with him is Ulberg, the 34-year-old New Zealand powerhouse on a blistering nine-fight win streak contained in the UFC. The streaking contender most lately demolished Vitor Petrino through third-round TKO at UFC 305 in Perth with later wins over Dominick Reyes and Jan Błachowicz, each former titleholders.
Ulberg, who trains out of City Kickboxing, referred to as the shot his “dream realized” in a post-announcement interview with UFC Embedded. At 6’6″ with an 80-inch attain, he presents matchup nightmares for Prochazka’s forward-marching model.
The emptiness stems from Pereira’s obvious determination to relinquish the strap, although UFC president Dana White has but to subject a proper assertion. Sources near the Brazilian knockout artist may be eyeing a full-time transfer to heavyweight, the place whispers level to a superfight towards Ciryl Gane for an interim title. Pereira has teased the announcement.
Pereira’s heavyweight pivot might reshape two divisions. Gane, the previous interim champ is wholesome after his no-contest towards the reigning king Tom Aspinall. Aspinall was injured in his Gane match attributable to a extreme eye-poke. The bout has been rumored for UFC 328.
