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Carlos Ulberg Knocks Out Jiri Prochazka in Miami to Win UFC 327 Light Heavyweight Title
- On Saturday at UFC 327 in Miami, Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round to claim the vacant 205-pound light heavyweight championship.
- Ulberg, a 35-year-old New Zealander, suffered an apparent ACL injury early in the round but remained composed and landed the decisive left hook despite being visibly compromised.
- Prochazka admitted he recognized the injury and dropped his guard, saying, "I felt mercy in that fight," and gestured to trade in place with the New Zealander.
- According to UFC Stats, Ulberg outlanded Prochazka 21-11 and joined Alex Pereira and Muhammad Lawal as only the third fighter to ever knock out the former champion.
- The event also featured the signing of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, while Ulberg stated, "I've got to sort this knee out, but I'm the champion.
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Carlos Ulberg Gives Cold Verdict on Jiri Prochazka’s “Mercy” Mistake at UFC 327
Carlos Ulberg hasn’t bought Jiri Prochazka’s explanation for their recent clash. The Kaseya Center in Miami bore witness to Prochazka’s defeat against Ulberg at UFC 327. While the expectation was to see a competitive bout, the fight had a short ending. While Prochazka attributed his defeat to his sympathy towards the Kiwi fighter, Ulberg saw things quite differently. “I felt like mercy, you know?” said Prochazka during the UFC 327 octagon interv…
Only minutes have passed in the UFC title fight when Carlos Ulberg hurts his knee. However, his opponent, Jiri Prochazka, does not want to take advantage of this situation. A fatal wrong decision of the Czech MMA star.
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