At UFC 327, held on April 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida, Carlos Ulberg from New Zealand captured the UFC Light Heavyweight title by knocking out former champion Jiri Prochazka from Czechia in the first round. The fight was marked by an unexpected turn when Ulberg, who appeared to be in trouble due to a possible knee injury, managed to land a decisive left hook that dropped Prochazka, followed by ground-and-pound to secure the victory. Post-fight, Ulberg criticized Prochazka for hesitating during the fight, suggesting that he should have pressed the attack instead of showing what Prochazka termed as “mercy.” Ulberg emphasized the importance of adapting quickly in high-stakes situations and expressed relief at capitalizing on Prochazka's mistake. However, concerns loom over Ulberg's health, as he may have suffered a torn ACL, which could prevent him from competing for the rest of the year.