Comparative statistics have been released ahead of the light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. The post presents a statistical breakdown comparing both fighters' records and performance metrics. The bout will determine the next champion in the division. Both fighters are preparing for what is expected to be a high-level championship contest.
With the light heavyweight title on the line at UFC 327 on April 11, the UFC has released a head-to-head statistical breakdown comparing Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg ahead of their championship bout.
Prochazka, the No. 2-ranked light heavyweight, enters the fight with a record of 32-6-1. The 33-year-old Czech fighting out of Jetsaam Gym Brno stands six-foot-three (191 cm) with a massive 80-inch reach. He lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, and while his grappling output is modest, his submission attempt rate of 0.2 per 15 minutes hints at a well-rounded threat.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," is ranked third in the division and brings a record of 15-1-0 into the contest. The 35-year-old New Zealander trains out of City Kickboxing and stands six-foot-four (193 cm) with a 77-inch reach. His striking volume is the highest of the two, at 6.54 significant strikes per minute, also at 55 percent accuracy. He also edges Prochazka in takedown rate, averaging 0.55 per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy at 55 percent, making output volume a potential differentiator
- Ulberg's higher strike rate could be offset by Prochazka's reach advantage of three inches
- The bout will crown a new light heavyweight champion, reshaping the top of the division
- A win for either man represents a significant leap in career profile, with Prochazka moving from No. 2 and Ulberg from No. 3
Saturday, April 11, 2026
