A comprehensive breakdown of UFC 327 highlighted Carlos Ulberg's devastating left check hook, noting he has scored 6 knockouts with this strike in his last 12 fights against both orthodox and southpaw opponents. The analysis observed Procházka was caught by the punch three times before the final knockout, despite having been dropped by the same technique twice in previous bouts with Pereira. The piece questioned why Procházka didn't utilize wrestling threats or mix in grappling, especially after Ulberg's knee injury became apparent. Regarding a potential Ankalaev vs. Ulberg matchup, the analyst gave Ankalaev 55-45 odds, noting that while Thiago Santos twice rocked and dropped Ankalaev with left check hooks, Ankalaev's pressure and wrestling could be decisive. The analysis also covered Paulo Costa's knockout of Azamat Murzakanov, noting Costa's improvement in distance management and fight IQ despite limited activity (6 fights in 6 years). Additionally, Josh Hockit was praised as one of the top three most athletic heavyweights alongside Gane and Aspinall in the past 5 years.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
