Carlos Ulberg has knocked out opponents with left check hook 6 times in last 12 fights

An analysis noted that Carlos Ulberg has scored six knockouts or knockout-initiating sequences with his left check hook in his last 12 fights, an unprecedented rate in UFC. The analyst observed that Ulberg drops both orthodox and southpaw fighters with this strike, catching both aggressive opponents who close distance and cautious ones. Jiri Prochazka was hit with the punch three times before the knockout, having failed to develop a safe method to close distance despite being dropped by the same strike twice in his fights against Alex Pereira. The post questioned why Prochazka, given his size and wrestling ability, didn't mix in takedown threats or attempts, noting he has only five takedown attempts in his entire UFC career. The analyst suggested the matchup between Ulberg and Magomed Ankalaev would favor Ankalaev 55-45, as Ankalaev's positional tendencies make him vulnerable to the left check hook but his pressure and wrestling could control the fight.