Alex Poatán at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The situation in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) has finally been defined and sealed the fate of... Alex PoatánIn the early hours of this Saturday (28), Dana White announced that Carlos Ulberg e Jiri Prochazka They will compete for the vacant title in the main event of UFC 327, scheduled to take place on April 11 in Miami (USA).
Therefore, if the light heavyweight title is vacant, it's because the champion suffered a serious injury and cannot compete, or has changed weight classes. Since Poatan appears in records training normally and updating his weight frequently, the trend is that the UFC will soon officially announce his move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg), in pursuit of a third different belt. The expectation is that the Brazilian will face... Cyryl Gane.
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Now, the situation in the light heavyweight division has Prochazka potentially having a second reign. This is the fourth time the Czech fighter has challenged for the title in this category. In his first fight, held in 2022, 'Denisa' finished... Glover Teixeira, reaching the top of the division. In 2023 and 2024, the athlete was knocked out by Poatan. Now, Jiri will have another chance to regain the belt against Ulberg.
Meanwhile, the New Zealander is enjoying a great run in his career. Riding a nine-fight winning streak, Ulberg is preparing for the biggest fight of his career. In fact, his friend... Israel adesanya He could become the fourth UFC champion from Oceania.
Prochazka and Ulberg fighters in MMA
Jiri ProchazkaDenisa, 33, is one of the most aggressive, savage, and violent fighters in MMA. The Czech fighter began his career in the sport in 2012, stood out in Rizin, and debuted in the UFC in 2020. Competing in the light heavyweight division, 'Denisa' was champion in both the Asian and North American organizations.
Currently, the athlete is ranked second in his weight class in the UFC. In this discipline, Prochazka has built a record of 32 wins, 31 by stoppage (28 by knockout and three by submission), five losses, and one draw. His main victories were against... Aleksandar rakic, Dominick reyes, Glover Teixeira, Jamahal hill, Khalil rountree, Vadim nemkov e Volkan oezdemir.
Carlos UlbergThe 35-year-old is one of the standout fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. The New Zealander began his MMA career in 2011 and debuted in the company in 2021. Currently, 'Black Jag' is ranked third in the division.
In sports, the athlete built a record of 13 wins, nine by stoppage (eight by knockout and one by submission), and one loss. His main victories were against... Dominick reyesJan Błachowicz and Volkan oezdemir.
Let's go for that 🏆@Jiri_bjp vs Carlos Ulberg headlines #UFC327 for the undisputed light heavyweight title!
[LIVE SAT APR 11 on @ParamountMore ] pic.twitter.com/IwkADTCDqS
- UFC (@ufc) February 28, 2026
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