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Procházka, Ulberg Official for Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 327

Weigh-ins confirm a title fight to fill the 205-pound vacancy created by Alex Pereira's move to heavyweight.

Overview

  • Jiří Procházka at 203 pounds and Carlos Ulberg at 204 cleared Friday's official weigh-ins, setting Saturday's championship bout at Miami's Kaseya Center on Paramount+ with portions on CBS.
  • The title is open because former champion Alex Pereira stepped up to heavyweight, leaving the division to crown a new leader at 205 pounds.
  • Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa is locked as the co-main event at light heavyweight, with Costa moving up in weight and saying a win could put the victor next in line for a title shot.
  • Betting markets list Procházka as a slight favorite over Ulberg, with sportsbooks such as FanDuel and DraftKings pricing a close fight.
  • Early prelim lightweight MarQuel Mederos missed weight by two pounds at the Friday weigh-ins, while the postponed VanTaira flyweight title fight is now slated for UFC 328.