Analysis: Jiri Prochazka failed to use wrestling threats against Carlos Ulberg

An analyst criticizes strikers in 2026 for not using wrestling threats to create openings, citing examples from Khabib versus Al Iaquinta where even a limited wrestler used feints successfully. The piece argues that Jiri Prochazka, despite his size and wrestling ability shown against Glover Teixeira and Alex Pereira, failed to mix in grappling against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. Prochazka's struggle to close distance safely against the quick counterpuncher could have been mitigated by wrestling threats or clinch work. The analyst notes that even elite striker Petr Yan attempted 65 takedowns in the UFC, while Prochazka has only attempted 5 total. The argument is that threatening takedowns, even without completing them, creates openings for strikes as opponents react instinctively to level changes.