Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 with his signature left check-hook, extending a remarkable pattern of six knockouts with this specific strike in his last twelve fights. Prochazka was caught three times by the check-hook before the final knockout, despite having been dropped twice by the same punch in previous fights with Alex Pereira. The analyst notes that Ulberg is more mobile and precise than previous opponents Prochazka defeated like Rakic, Rountree, and Oezdemir. Prochazka failed to adjust his approach despite opportunities to exploit Ulberg's injured knee, which had been damaged by multiple opponents. The piece questions whether Ulberg can defeat Magomed Ankalaev, noting that while Ulberg is faster and more mobile than fighters who troubled Ankalaev like Thiago Santos, Ankalaev's pressure and wrestling could give him a 55-45 edge. The victory demonstrates Ulberg's exceptional timing and the difficulty opponents have avoiding his signature weapon.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
