UFC 327’s Jiri Prochazka Willing To Chase Pereira To Heavyweight Jiri Prochazka, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, has expressed openness to transitioning to the heavyweight division, despite his current focus on securing the vacant 205-pound title at UFC 327. The Czech fighter is set to face Carlos Ulberg at the event on April 11, a bout that will determine the next light heavyweight champion following Alex Pereira’s decision to vacate his title to pursue a heavyweight division opportunity. Pereira’s move to the heavier weight class has sparked speculation about a potential trilogy fight between the two rivals, though Prochazka has emphasized his immediate priorities. Prochazka’s upcoming fight against Ulberg is critical to his plans. If he defeats the surging Australian contender, he would claim the interim UFC light heavyweight title, positioning himself to challenge Pereira in a potential rematch. However, the path to a trilogy fight remains uncertain, as Pereira’s transition to heavyweight will likely involve a title shot at the UFC White House card in June. Prochazka acknowledged the logistical challenges of such a scenario, noting that a rematch at 205 pounds would require significant persuasion, given Pereira’s current dominance in the division. Despite the potential for a heavyweight move, Prochazka has remained focused on his immediate task. The 34-year-old fighter, who is expecting a child, has stated that his primary goal is to defeat Ulberg and secure the vacant title. “I can push my body to show much more strength and be able to fight with these types of guys, with these heavyweight and still be faster, more endurance, precise, all these things so it’s a really good idea for me,” Prochazka told MMA Junkie earlier this week.#alex_pereira #ufc_327 #carlos_ulberg #jiri_prochazka #ufc_white_house_card
