The main event of UFC 327 is officially confirmed following successful weigh-ins. Jiri Prochazka weighed in at 92.07 kilograms, while Carlos Ulberg came in at 92.53 kilograms. Both fighters made weight within the light heavyweight limit. The bout will proceed as scheduled. This appears to be a significant light heavyweight matchup for the event.
Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg are officially set to meet in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11, after both light heavyweights cleared the division's weight limit at Friday's weigh-ins. Prochazka came in at 92.07 kilograms and Ulberg at 92.53 kilograms, leaving the bout cleared to proceed as scheduled.
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 an exceptional 80-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the division's most dangerous offensive presences.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," enters ranked third at light heavyweight with a record of 15-1-0. The 35-year-old New Zealander trains out of the renowned City Kickboxing gym and stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach. He actually edges Prochazka in striking volume, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at the same 55 percent accuracy clip.
Why it matters
- The second- and third-ranked light heavyweights colliding means the winner has a strong case for a title shot
- Both fighters carry near-identical striking accuracy, setting up a closely matched stand-up war between two orthodox heavyhitters
- City Kickboxing's Ulberg brings the higher output, while Prochazka's reach advantage of three inches could play a decisive role in controlling distance
Saturday, April 11, 2026
