Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg officially set after UFC 327 weigh-ins

Both Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg made weight on Friday, officially clearing the way for their light heavyweight main event at UFC 327, which takes place on April 11, 2026. Prochazka stepped on the scale at 92.07 kg while Ulberg came in at 92.53 kg, with both men comfortably meeting the divisional limit.

Prochazka, ranked second in the light heavyweight division, carries a record of 32-6-1 and represents the Czech Republic out of Jetsaam Gym Brno. The 33-year-old stands six-foot-three with a massive 80-inch reach and brings ferocious offensive output, averaging 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at 55 percent accuracy. His unorthodox movement and relentless pressure have made him one of the most dangerous men in the 205-pound class.

Standing across from him will be Carlos Ulberg, known as Black Jag, who holds the third spot in the divisional rankings and enters on the strength of a 15-1-0 record. The 35-year-old New Zealander trains out of the highly regarded City Kickboxing gym and stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach. Ulberg actually leads both men in striking volume, averaging 6.54 significant strikes per minute at an identical 55 percent accuracy clip, making him a credible and dangerous opponent at the top of the division.

Why it matters

• With the number two and number three ranked light heavyweights meeting, the winner positions himself directly in line for a title shot
• Both fighters are aggressive orthodox strikers with nearly identical accuracy, setting up a high-volume stand-up battle
• A victory for either man would represent the biggest win of a career defined by knockout power and forward pressure