Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg completed their face-off ahead of their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327. The staredown was captured by UFC Eurasia and shared across social media channels. Both fighters are set to compete for the championship in what marks a significant moment for both men. The face-off follows the standard pre-fight protocol as the event approaches. Further promotional activities are expected in the coming days.
Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg locked eyes at their official face-off on April 10, one day before their light heavyweight title bout at UFC 327, with footage of the staredown shared widely by UFC Eurasia across social media.
Prochazka, 33, enters the fight as the number-two ranked light heavyweight in the world, carrying a career record of 32-6-1. The Czech Republic native trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. An aggressive and high-output striker, he lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the more dangerous offensive forces the division has seen.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," is ranked third in the division and brings a record of 15-1-0 into the championship contest. The 35-year-old New Zealander trains alongside elite talent at City Kickboxing and stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach. His striking output actually edges Prochazka's, with 6.54 significant strikes landed per minute at the same 55 percent accuracy clip.
Why it matters
- The light heavyweight title is on the line, giving the division's top contenders a clear path forward depending on the result
- A win for Ulberg would represent a landmark achievement for City Kickboxing, cementing the gym's status as a world-title factory
- Both men are orthodox strikers with near-identical accuracy and high volume, setting up a technically absorbing stand-up battle
- Prochazka moves from ranked second to champion if he wins; Ulberg would leap from third to the top of the division
Saturday, April 11, 2026
