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Prochazka questions Chimaev’s demeanor after UFC 328 loss
sports17 days ago

Prochazka questions Chimaev’s demeanor after UFC 328 loss

After UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland by split decision and drew heavy criticism for smiling in the cage; Jiri Prochazka publicly questioned Chimaev’s demeanor, saying warriors must live the role and show fire even under pressure. Prochazka, who recently lost a vacant light heavyweight title bid, may move back to light heavyweight, potentially paving the way for a future Chimaev–Prochazka showdown. Dana White had branded the Strickland-Chimaev rivalry as one of the UFC’s top bitter feuds, with Strickland crowned as the new middleweight champion in the event.

Ulberg Knocks Out Procházka to Claim UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 327
sports1 month ago

Ulberg Knocks Out Procházka to Claim UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 327

Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiří Procházka by knockout at 3:45 of Round 1 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 327 in Miami. The rest of the main card saw Paulo Costa stop Azamat Murzakanov in the third round to push into title contention; Josh Hokit upset Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision; Dominick Reyes eke out a split decision win over Johnny Walker; and Cub Swanson walk off with a first‑round KO to close his 22-year MMA career.

Vacant Light Heavyweight Title Up For Grabs as Procházka Faces Ulberg at UFC 327
sports1 month ago

Vacant Light Heavyweight Title Up For Grabs as Procházka Faces Ulberg at UFC 327

UFC 327’s official scorecards from the Kaseya Center in Miami cover the main card and prelims, headlined by Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title, with early results including Charles Radtke defeating Francisco Prado by unanimous decision, Vicente Luque submitting Kelvin Gastelum, Chris Padilla vs. MarQuel Mederos drawing, Tatiana Suarez submitting Loopy Godinez, Mateusz Gamrot submitting Esteban Ribovics, and Kevin Holland defeating Randy Brown.

UFC 327 in Miami centers on a vacant title bout headlined by Procházka vs. Ulberg
sports1 month ago

UFC 327 in Miami centers on a vacant title bout headlined by Procházka vs. Ulberg

UFC 327 in Miami centers on the vacant light heavyweight title fight between Jiří Procházka and Carlos Ulberg, with the rest of the card delivering several notable results: Kevin Holland defeated Randy Brown by decision; Mateusz Gamrot submits Esteban Ribovics; Tatiana Suarez submits Loopy Godinez; Vicente Luque submits Kelvin Gastelum; Charles Radtke defeats Francisco Prado by unanimous decision, plus a majority draw between Chris Padilla and Marquel Mederos. Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico was set for the featured prelim, and the event aired on Paramount+.

Prochazka Returns to Unify the Light Heavyweight Scene at UFC 327
sports1 month ago

Prochazka Returns to Unify the Light Heavyweight Scene at UFC 327

UFC 327 in Miami features Jiří Procházka challenging Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. Procházka, a former champion who vacated due to injury and later tasted adversity against Pereira, takes on Ulberg, who has won nine straight and earned the title shot with a knockout of Dominick Reyes. The card also promises impactful matchups across the weight classes, including Murzakanov vs Costa, Blaydes vs Hokit, Reyes vs Walker, Swanson vs Landwehr, Pico vs Pitbull, and more, setting up a showdown with stylistic contrasts and real implications for the division’s balance.

UFC 327 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Procházka vs Ulberg for Vacant Light Heavyweight Title
sports1 month ago

UFC 327 Weigh-Ins Spotlight Procházka vs Ulberg for Vacant Light Heavyweight Title

At UFC 327's weigh-ins in Miami, Jiří Procházka weighed 203 lb and Carlos Ulberg 204 lb for the vacant light heavyweight title, with the event set for April 11 at Kaseya Center. The card also features Murzakanov vs. Costa, Blaydes vs. Hokit, and other bouts; Chris Padilla missed the lightweight limit at 158 lb and forfeited 20% of his purse, with the fight proceeding as scheduled.

Padilla misses weight twice as UFC 327 proceeds with Prochazka vs Ulberg headline
sports1 month ago

Padilla misses weight twice as UFC 327 proceeds with Prochazka vs Ulberg headline

At UFC 327’s weigh-ins in Miami, most fighters hit their limits, including Prochazka (203) vs. Ulberg (204) for the vacant 205-pound title and Costa (205) vs. Murzakanov (205). Lightweight Chris Padilla missed by two pounds on both attempts (158) and will incur a 20% fine; the event will air on Paramount+ with the rest of the card proceeding as scheduled.

Procházka vs Ulberg: UFC 327 Light-Heavyweight Showdown in Miami
sports2 months ago

Procházka vs Ulberg: UFC 327 Light-Heavyweight Showdown in Miami

UFC 327 in Miami will crown the undisputed light heavyweight champion as former champ Jiří Procházka faces rising contender Carlos Ulberg on April 11, 2026 at the Kaseya Center after Alex Pereira vacated the belt; Procházka brings title-claim history and knockout wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., while Ulberg enters on a nine-fight win streak including victories over Jan Błachowicz and Dominick Reyes, with the card also featuring a flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira.