Overview
- Ulberg, who knocked out Prochazka on Saturday at UFC 327 to claim the vacant light heavyweight belt, appeared to injure his knee mid-round before landing the fight-ending left hook.
- The new champion said his right knee is badly swollen and he will get scans in Las Vegas to learn whether he tore his ACL, which could require surgery.
- Ulberg rejected Prochazka’s post-fight claim that he showed mercy, called him a pretender, and shut down talk of an immediate rematch.
- He named No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev as his preferred next opponent, though any plans hinge on the medical results.
- Prochazka admitted easing off was a mistake and said he has spoken with UFC officials about his options, a live topic as the division searches for stability after Alex Pereira’s move to heavyweight.