UFC President Dana White has officially announced the main event for UFC 327 in Miami, pitting former light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka against New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg for the undisputed 205-pound title. The matchup follows Alex Pereira vacating the belt he reclaimed at UFC 320, leaving the division wide open.
Procházka first captured the light heavyweight title at UFC 275 by submitting Glover Teixeira in June 2022. Since then, he has challenged twice for the belt but fell both times to Pereira. Maintaining his status as a top contender, Procházka scored impressive knockouts over former champion Jamahal Hill and title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr., keeping him at the forefront of the division.
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Ulberg, meanwhile, has steadily risen since earning his UFC contract via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020. After an initial loss, he has remained undefeated with a nine-fight winning streak, including six finishes. Notable victories include a decision over former champion Jan Błachowicz in London and a stunning knockout of Dominick Reyes in Perth in 2025, demonstrating his readiness for the title.
Both fighters bring knockout power, with a combined total of 36 career stoppages. Ulberg seeks to bring the belt back to New Zealand and City Kickboxing, following Israel Adesanya’s legendary win at UFC 287 in Miami. Procházka aims to reclaim glory and complete his journey to the divisional throne.
Additionally, UFC 327 will feature a flyweight title fight between champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira, marking the first UFC championship bout between two fighters born in the 2000s. Fans can follow UFC.com for further updates on fight announcements and event details.
