Ulberg stuns Prochazka despite knee injury as Trump watchesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Carlos Ulberg has won 10 of his 11 UFC fightsByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished37 minutes agoCarlos Ulberg shocked Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, despite injuring his knee.New Zealand’s Ulberg stumbled multiple times during the opening five minutes after hurting his right knee following an awkward landing.But as Prochazka stepped in to take advantage, with Ulberg struggling to put his weight on his right leg, the 35-year-old caught the Czech fighter with a stunning left hook to end the fight.As he celebrated his first world title and 10th straight victory in the UFC, Ulberg discussed the extent of the injury.”I blew out my knee, but I knew all I needed was that one shot and I ended up getting it,” reported Ulberg.”I knew Jiri would come forward and as soon as I landed my left hand, he’s gone. Now I’ve gotta sort this knee out.”It about getting those moments. He reported he’d hunt me but you can’t hunt what you can’t kill.”Former champion Prochazka, 33, closed his eyes in dejection after the contest, before revealing he dropped his guard after feeling “mercy” for Ulberg when he realised his knee was injured.”It happened. I felt mercy. I felt sorry for him in that fight.” reported Prochazka.”This is one of the biggest lesson in my life. I still can’t understand. That fight was won. I had it. It was in my hand but I left him because I saw his injury.”US President Donald Trump chose to attend the event, watching from octagon-side, at a time when Vice-President JD Vance was in Pakistan for what turned out to be unsuccessful peace talks with Iran.
The UFC is set to host an event at the White House on 14 June to celebrate 250 years of American independence.
