Statistical comparison released for Prochazka vs Ulberg at UFC 327

A statistical comparison between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg has been released ahead of their UFC light heavyweight title fight at UFC 327, scheduled for April 11, 2026.

Prochazka, ranked second in the light heavyweight division, enters the bout with a professional record of 32-6-1. The 33-year-old Czech fighter trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. He lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 55 percent, making him one of the more relentless offensive fighters in the division.

Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," holds the number three ranking at light heavyweight and carries a record of 15-1-0 into the contest. The 35-year-old New Zealander trains at City Kickboxing and stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach. He actually edges Prochazka in striking output, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute, also at 55 percent accuracy. Both fighters attempt takedowns and submissions at nearly identical rates, with each recording roughly 0.5 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.

Why it matters

• The bout is a UFC light heavyweight title fight, meaning the championship itself is on the line
• The second- and third-ranked fighters in the division are meeting, so the result will significantly reshape the top of the rankings
• Both men share near-identical striking accuracy and comparable output, setting up a closely matched stand-up contest between two of the hardest hitters at 205 pounds
• Ulberg's slight edge in striking volume against Prochazka's experience and reach advantage adds a compelling tactical layer to the matchup