Jiri Prochazka News

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

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka may already have his next fight in the works following a brutal defeat at UFC 327. Jiri Prochazka’s quest for a second UFC light heavyweight championship hit another major obstacle last weekend as he lost in come-from-behind fashion to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. Just minutes into his fight with Ulberg, Prochazka landed several devastating leg kicks and left Ulberg badly injured, before Ulberg miraculously knocked out Prochazka as the former titleholder slowed down his activity level.

Curtis Calhoun - April 13, 2026

One of Mixed Martial Arts’ most decorated coaches didn’t hold back on Jiri Prochazka after his shocking defeat at UFC 327. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka suffered one of the strangest losses in recent Mixed Martial Arts history at UFC 327 last weekend in Miami.

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.

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

Magomed Ankalaev had some words for Jiri Prochazka in the aftermath of UFC 327. Prochazka shared the Octagon with Carlos Ulberg in hopes of becoming a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Early on in the fight, Ulberg suffered a knee injury. While many felt this would be the beginning of the end for “Black Jag,” Prochazka got caught with a hook that sent him crashing down to the mat. Ulberg followed up with punches on the ground to seal the knockout win.

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2026

UFC star Jiri Prochazka has spoken about learning a lesson from his shocking defeat to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 last night. In the main event of UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg became the new UFC light heavyweight champion with a stunning knockout over Jiri Prochazka. It seemed as if the fight was there to be won for Jiri after Carlos appeared to sustain a knee injury, and yet, it didn’t quite work out that way with the Czech sensation opting to show Ulberg mercy.

Chris Taylor - April 11, 2026

Tonight’s UFC 327 pay-per-view event was headlined by a vacant light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. Prochazka (32-6-1 MMA) was looking to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight championship when he collided with Ulberg for the promotion’s vacant 205lbs title this evening in Florida. The Czech standout entered the contest sporting a two-fight win streak, this after scoring stoppage wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in his most previous 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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026

Jiri Prochazka will become a two-time UFC champion this Saturday if Belal Muhammad’s prediction proves to be correct. Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will be sharing the Octagon in the main event of UFC 327 in Miami. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship will be at stake. The 205-pound gold was vacated by Alex Pereira, who will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250.

Cole Shelton - April 9, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes Carlos Ulberg is the perfect matchup for him. Prochazka is set to take on Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title on Saturday in what should be a very fun fight. Going into the fight, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka is oozing with confidence as he believes Ulberg is a great matchup for him due to how the Kiwi fights.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2026

Carlos Ulberg believes he’s left no stone unturned ahead of his UFC 327 title fight, but he knows how crafty Jiri Prochazka can be. Ulberg and Prochazka will take center stage in the main event of UFC 327 on Saturday in Miami. The two will collide for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. It’s a short notice fight for both men with Alex Pereira vacating the 205-pound gold in an attempt to capture the interim heavyweight title on June 14.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Jiri Prochazka is none too pleased with the antics of Josh Hokit. Hokit was in attendance for Wednesday’s UFC 327 media day session, and he was in full character. The undefeated heavyweight referred to himself as a “vato.” When Hokit ran into Prochazka, who is scheduled to headline UFC 327 in a light heavyweight title fight against Carlos Ulberg, things got testy.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2026

Jiri Prochazka has found success with his unpredictable fighting style, but is the bubble about to burst? Prochazka has a chance to become a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday. He’ll meet Carlos Ulberg for the vacant gold in the main event of UFC 327. Some are wondering if Prochazka’s unpredictability will be enough to halt the streaking Ulberg.

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.