UFC London: Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg: Live round-by-round updates

Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg look to make a statement in the light heavyweight title picture with an impressive showing at UFC London.

Earlier this month, the UFC 205-pound division started a new chapter when Magomed Ankalaev dethroned former champion Alex Pereira.

Number three-ranked Blachowicz and six-ranked Ulberg now plan to take a significant step toward a title shot against the new champion.

Blachowicz hasn't had the best luck inside the Octagon over the last few years, with a split decision draw against Ankalaev in December 2022 and a split decision loss against Pereira in July 2023.

Nonetheless, the former UFC champion has the power and experience to recapture the 205-pound throne.

Meanwhile, Ulberg has been a fresh addition to the light heavyweight title picture.

The 34-year-old has won seven consecutive fights since losing his UFC debut, including five wins inside the distance.

UFC London will take place inside the O2 Arena. The preliminary portion starts at 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 a.m. PT on March 23, with the main card beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. PT.

Blachowicz vs. Ulberg is the fourth fight on the main card. The bout should begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. ET/ 5:15 p.m. CT / 3:15 p.m. PT.

Stay tuned for live coverage of Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg below.

Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg

Round 1:

Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg is underway. Ulberg opens with a leg kick. Ulberg is throwing out his lead hand to try and find the range. Blachowicz is taking his time and inching forward with subtle feints.

Blachowicz is attempting to close the distance and catch Ulberg against the fence. Ulberg is starting to throw out his jab. Both fighters have remained patient through the feeling-out process after two minutes.

Ulberg lands the most significant punch thus far. Blachowicz lands a heavy leg kick. Ulberg slightly stumbles. Blachowicz comes up top with a head kick. Ulberg returns the favor with a leg kick.

Ulberg checked a kick from Blachowicz. Ulberg ends the round with a sharp jab. Nothing significant separated the fighters through one frame.

Round 2:

Carlos Ulberg seems to be increasing his striking volume. Ulberg's leg kicks are starting to add up. This fight has established a lackluster pace at the moment. Jan Blachowicz accidentally lands a low blow with a kick.

Blachowicz lands two punches on the inside before returning to striking range. Blachowicz caught Ulberg on the way in. Ulberg grabbed onto his opponent with a clinch and threw a knee. Blachowicz responded with an inside punch.

Both fighters continue to focus on their leg kicks. Ulberg finds a home for his jab. The first two rounds have been disappointing. Either fighter could be winning.

Round 3:

Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg seem fixated on executing a leg-kick-heavy game plan. Ulberg attempts to catch Blachowicz on the way in. Ulberg exploded forward for a takedown. Blachowicz shrugged off the threat.

Ulberg comes over the top with a right hand and barely misses the target. The fighters exchange sharp jabs. Ulberg is pushing forward. This fight has split decision written all over it. Two minutes left.

Ulberg fires off consecutive leg kicks. Blachowicz throws out a heavy punch that's met with a check left hook from Ulberg. Blachowicz temporarily grabs onto Ulberg's leg but does nothing with it.

Blachowicz seems to be blinking something out of his eye. Blachowicz is bleeding from his left eye. Blachowicz lands a left hook. We're going to the scorecards.

Official Result: Carlos Ulberg def. Jan Blachowicz by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)