A detailed fight analysis notes that Carlos Ulberg has scored six knockouts with his left check hook in his last 12 fights, dropping both orthodox and southpaw fighters with exceptional timing. The analyst observed Prochazka was caught by this punch three times before the knockout finish, despite having been dropped twice by Pereira with the same strike. Regarding a potential Ankalev-Ulberg matchup, the analyst gives Ankalev 55-45 odds, noting that while Thiago Santos hurt Ankalev twice with a left check hook and Ulberg is faster and more mobile than Pereira or Santos, Ankalev is a strong number one contender who can pressure patiently and potentially dominate wrestling exchanges. The piece also covers Paulo Costa's performance against Russian fighters, Josh Hocket's athleticism being among the best in the heavyweight division alongside Gane and Aspinall, and questions about the judging in the Hocket-Blaydes fight.
Saturday, April 11, 2026







