Ulberg Stuns Procházka to Claim UFC Light Heavyweight Title Despite Knee Injury

57 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 9

Carlos Ulberg captured the vacant UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Jiří Procházka at UFC 327 in Miami.
Ulberg sustained a serious knee injury early in the fight but managed to land a decisive left hook, stopping Procházka at 3:45 of round one.
Ulberg's injury may sideline him for the rest of the year, leaving the division's title picture uncertain and prompting talk of an interim champion.

How will Carlos Ulberg's severe knee injury impact the future of the light heavyweight division?

Could Ulberg's comeback victory while injured be the most dramatic title win in UFC history?

Did fan criticism of UFC 327's 'weak' card prove wrong after its dramatic and memorable outcomes?

Is Paulo Costa now a more legitimate title threat at light heavyweight than he was at middleweight?

How will the upcoming White House event, featuring new stars, impact the UFC's mainstream appeal?

Was Jiří Procházka's 'mercy' a simple mistake or a sign of a deeper flaw in his fighting style?