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New Champion Battles Through Knee Injury
Carlos Ulberg is your new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, but the coronation almost didn't happen. The New Zealand striker revealed post-fight that his knee felt like it was "going in and out of the socket" during his dramatic first-round knockout of Jiri Procházka at UFC 327. Despite the injury threatening to derail his title shot, Ulberg powered through to capture gold in stunning fashion. In a surprising twist, Procházka admitted he showed "mercy" after recognizing Ulberg's compromised knee during the fight—a decision the former champion called "one of the biggest lessons in my life." The Czech star's sportsmanship, while honorable, may have cost him the belt. Ulberg has already named Magomed Ankalaev as his preferred next challenger, setting up a potential clash between elite strikers.
UFC Returns to Philadelphia for First Numbered Event in 15 Years
The UFC announced that Philadelphia will host UFC 330 on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking the promotion's first numbered event in the city since 2011. Governor Josh Shapiro helped announce the homecoming, which brings the sport's biggest stage back to one of its historic markets. Meanwhile, the UFC 327 main card delivered beyond the title fight, with Josh Hokit earning a unanimous decision over heavyweight Curtis Blaydes in a fight-of-the-night contender that showcased the division's evolving landscape.
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Carlos Ulberg earned the vacant light heavyweight title after scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka, while appearing to injure his knee early in the fight.
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, considered one of the best prospects in MMA, has signed with the UFC and is expected to make his promotional debut during International Fight Week in July.
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has signed with the UFC and will make his promotional debut at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Carlos Ulberg rocked Jiří Procházka with a left hook en route to a knockout victory to become the new light heavyweight champion at UFC 327 moments after suffering an apparent injury to his knee.
Carlos Ulberg blew out his knee minutes into the main event of UFC 327 on Saturday, yet managed to knock out Jiri Prochazka to win the light heavyweight title.
Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiří Procházka by knockout in round 3 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 327 from Kaseya Center in Miami on April 11, 2026.
Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiří Procházka with a dramatic left hook to win the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, with dramatic finishes including Cub Swanson's walk-off knockout in his final fight.
Curtis Blaydes responds to Josh Hokit's pre-fight antics ahead of their UFC 327 heavyweight bout on the main card.
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