UFC 327 weigh-in results: Title fight set; 1 fighter heavy
Key Points:
- The vacant UFC light heavyweight title will be contested this weekend between former champion Jiri Prochazka and rising contender Carlos Ulberg, both of whom successfully made championship weight at the UFC 327 weigh-ins.
- Prochazka, weighing in at 203 pounds, aims to reclaim the title he won in 2022 and comes off notable knockouts, while Ulberg, at 204 pounds, seeks his first title after a nine-fight winning streak including victories over former champions.
- All fighters for UFC 327 made weight except Chris Padilla, who missed by two pounds for his lightweight bout and will be fined 20% of his purse, though the fight will proceed.
- UFC 327 will be streamed live on Paramount+ with prelims starting at 5:30 p.m. ET and the main card at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- Other notable matchups include Paulo Costa vs. Azamat Murzakanov and Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit, with all competitors meeting weight requirements except Padilla.