Carlos Ulberg News

Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2026

Newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg might need a new belt after apparently losing it just days after UFC 327. Carlos Ulberg pulled off one of the most miraculous come-from-behind wins in recent UFC history when he knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 last weekend. After suffering a nasty leg injury just minutes into Round 1, Ulberg knocked out Prochazka with one punch to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight title.

Cole Shelton - April 13, 2026

The UFC was in Miami, Florida, for UFC 327 on Saturday. In the main event, the vacant light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Carlos Ulberg takes on Jiri Prochazka in a highly anticipated bout. Ulberg entered the bout riding a nine-fight winning streak and was coming off a KO win over Dominick Reyes. Prochazka, meanwhile, was riding back-to-back knockout wins over Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill and was looking to reclaim his light heavyweight title.

Curtis Calhoun - April 13, 2026

Rumors have swirled regarding a potential feud between longtime teammates Carlos Ulberg and Israel Adesanya at City Kickboxing. Carlos Ulberg reigned in a new era in the UFC light heavyweight division with a come-from-behind title win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327. Ulberg’s streak of wild finishes continued at UFC 327 as he overcame an early leg injury to knock out the former light heavyweight titleholder.

Curtis Calhoun - April 13, 2026

Newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg lost some respect for Jiri Prochazka following UFC 327. The UFC light heavyweight division has a new champion as Carlos Ulberg finished former titleholder Jiri Prochazka by TKO in the UFC 327 main event. It was a miraculous come-from-behind victory for Ulberg, after suffering a nasty leg injury from multiple early kicks from Prochazka and overcoming it with a nasty finish.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 13, 2026

Carlos Ulberg’s coach hit the panic button before his fighter delivered a stunning knockout victory at UFC 327. Ulberg found himself in a rough spot during his vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship fight against Jiri Prochazka this past Saturday. Early on, “Black Jag” suffered a knee injury that noticeably impacted his movement. While it appeared Prochazka was in prime position to finish the fight, Ulberg delivered a crushing hook that floored his opponent. Ulberg then finished the fight with some follow-up punches to become the new 205-pound king.

Harry Kettle - April 13, 2026

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned Jiri Prochazka’s comments suggesting he showed mercy against Carlos Ulberg. As we know, Jiri Prochazka suffered a knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg last weekend in the main event of UFC 327. It seemed as if he had Ulberg on the ropes after an apparent knee injury, but instead, the new light heavyweight champion was able to land a devastating blow that led to him securing the finish.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 12, 2026

Paddy Pimblett couldn’t believe Carlos Ulberg pulled off the KO win at UFC 327 despite being injured. Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka collided in the main event of UFC 327 in Miami this past Saturday. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship was at stake. Early on in the fight, Ulberg planted his foot the wrong way, and he suffered a knee injury as a result.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 12, 2026

Now that the dust has settled for UFC 327, new betting odds for potential bouts involving newly-minted light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg have surfaced. Ulberg clashed with Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 327 this past Saturday in Miami. Things weren’t looking good for “Black Jag,” who suffered a knee injury early on. It ultimately didn’t matter, as Ulberg shut the lights off Prochazka to become the new 205-pound king.

Chris Taylor - April 11, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 327 results, including the main event title fight between Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka. Prochazka (32-5-1 MMA) will be looking to once again be crowned the UFC light heavyweight champion when he collides with Ulberg for the promotion’s vacant 205lbs title this evening in Florida. The Czech standout has won two fights in a row, scoring stoppage wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in his most recent Octagon appearances.

Chris Taylor - April 11, 2026

The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 327 event, a 12-bout fight card headliner by Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg. Prochazka (32-5-1 MMA) will be looking to once again be crowned the UFC light heavyweight champion when he collides with Ulberg for the promotion’s vacant 205lbs title this evening in Florida. The Czech standout has won two fights in a row, scoring stoppage wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in his most recent Octagon appearances.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026

The main event title fight set for UFC 327 is now official after the headliners successfully made weight. Early Friday morning, the weigh-ins took place and both Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg were able to tip the scales with relative ease. Prochazka tipped the scales at 203 pounds, while Ulberg’s clocked in at 204 pounds. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout is now set barring an unforeseen circumstance at the last minute.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes the UFC has a significant marketing problem surrounding Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg. UFC 327 is hours away as former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka and streaking contender Carlos Ulberg fight for the vacant light heavyweight championship in the main event. Prochazka’s recent wins over Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jamahal Hill catapulted him back into the title mix, while Ulberg’s impressive win streak earned the talented New Zealander a shot at the belt.

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

Carlos Ulberg has revealed his desire to try and lure Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division with a win at UFC 327. For a good few years now, Carlos Ulberg has been slowly but surely building himself up to the championship level at light heavyweight. On Saturday night, he will finally get his chance to hold the gold when he goes head to head with Jiri Prochazka for the vacant belt.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White had a hilarious reaction to Jiri Prochazka’s viral altercation with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 media day. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will look to become a two-time titleholder when he fights the streaking Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 this Saturday in Miami. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title earlier this year, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was booked to keep the division moving.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

UFC light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg might enter the Octagon with an unorthodox gameplan against Jiri Prochazka. One of the biggest fights of the year is days away as former UFC light heavyweight champ Jiri Prochazka looks to reclaim the belt against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title to make the move to heavyweight, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was promptly booked to bring continuity to the division’s title picture.

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2026

The UFC is in Miami, Florida, for a solid UFC 327 card that sees the vacant light heavyweight title on the line. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka takes on Carlos Ulberg. Heading into the bout, Prochazka is a -125 favorite while the Kiwi is a -102 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC 327, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the light heavyweight title fight. The majority of pros believe Jiri Prochazka will get the win, and likely will do so by knockout.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 1, 2026

Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg are set to collide with interim UFC gold at stake, but one renowned analyst and coach doesn’t think it feels like a title bout. The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship has been vacated by Alex Pereira. “Poatan” will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Prochazka and Ulberg will do battle for the 205-pound title in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.

Cole Shelton - March 3, 2026

Jiri Prochazka plans to be the aggressor at UFC 327. Prochazka is set to take on Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title on April 11 at UFC 327. Prochazka is looking to reclaim his light heavyweight title, and although he doesn’t get a third crack against Alex Pereira, he is still excited to fight for the belt.