Carlos Ulberg has scored 6 knockouts with his left check hook in his last 12 fights, dropping both orthodox and southpaw opponents with exceptional timing. Jiri Prochazka was caught by this punch three times before the knockout at UFC 327, despite having been dropped by the same technique twice in his fights with Alex Pereira. The post notes that while Prochazka could have used wrestling or leg kicks (especially after Ulberg's knee injury), he failed to adjust his approach. Regarding a potential Ankalaev-Ulberg matchup, the author gives Ankalaev a 55-45 edge, noting that while Thiago Santos hurt Ankalaev twice with the left check hook, Ankalaev's sustained pressure and wrestling could be decisive. The analysis also highlights that Ulberg is more mobile than Pereira and Santos but remains vulnerable to leg kicks, as demonstrated in fights with Korean opponents, Blachowicz, and Prochazka.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
