Miami, FL – January 6, 2026 – The UFC light heavyweight division is poised for an explosive showdown as former champion Jiří Procházka will battle surging contender Carlos Ulberg for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Via ufc.com: The blockbuster announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding current champion Alex Pereira’s future, with “Poatan” repeatedly expressing interest in a move to heavyweight. Sources indicate Pereira has elected to vacate the 205-pound belt to pursue bigger challenges, paving the way for this highly anticipated clash between two of the division’s most dangerous strikers. Procházka (32-5-1), the enigmatic Czech warrior known as “BJP,” is eager to reclaim the gold he briefly held in 2022. After devastating knockouts in his recent return bouts, the former champion has been vocal about his desire for another title opportunity – regardless of the opponent.
Standing in his way is New Zealand’s Carlos “Black Jag” Ulberg (14-1), who has skyrocketed up the rankings with a nine-fight winning streak, including highlight-reel knockouts over top contenders like Dominick Reyes. Training alongside Israel Adesanya at City Kickboxing, Ulberg brings elite kickboxing pedigree and blistering speed to the Octagon, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone at 205 pounds.
Via espn.com: “This is the fight the fans deserve,” said UFC President Dana White in a statement. “Two absolute finishers going at it for the vacant title in Miami – it’s going to be chaos. Procházka’s samurai spirit against Ulberg’s precision striking? Someone’s getting slept.
UFC 327 marks the promotion’s highly anticipated return to Miami, a city known for delivering memorable nights of combat sports action. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon, with demand projected to be through the roof for what could be one of the most violent title fights in light heavyweight history. Fight fans, brace yourselves – the light heavyweight throne will have a new king crowned on April 11.
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