UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg Shocks The World In Presidential Presence At The Kaseya Center - In Pics

At UFC 327 on Saturday night, Carlos Ulberg defied the odds to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round. Despite suffering a severe knee injury in the opening minutes, Ulberg landed a clinical left hook that ended the contest instantly. Watching from cageside, President Donald Trump joined UFC President Dana White as the promotion announced a high-stakes heavyweight clash for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250. Other notable victories included Azamat Murzakanov’s TKO of Paulo Costa and a vintage first-round finish by Cub Swanson, who retired following the win. See best photos below.

Updated on: 12 April 2026 7:15 pm

Published at: 12 April 2026 7:15 pm

Carlos Ulberg, center left, of New Zealand, celebrates after defeating Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, by TKO to win their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Carlos Ulberg, of New Zealand, celebrates after defeating Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, by TKO to win their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Carlos Ulberg, of New Zealand, reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, by TKO in their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Carlos Ulberg, of New Zealand, strikes Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, on his way to a TKO win in their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Carlos Ulberg, of New Zealand, strikes Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, on his way to a TKO win in their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event 2026, in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg Mixed Martial Arts

Carlos Ulberg, left, of New Zealand, fights with Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, in their light heavyweight title bout at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

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Carlos Ulberg, of New Zealand, prepares for the start of his light heavyweight title bout against Jiri Prochazka, of Czechia, at a UFC 327 mixed martial arts event in Miami. | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell