Carlos Ulberg remained calm and dismissive when confronted by Josh Hawkit's provocative behavior during a media encounter. Hawkit approached Ulberg and made comments about his size and potential move to heavyweight. Ulberg did not engage with the theatrics and appeared uninterested in Hawkit's attempts at confrontation. The Brazilian light heavyweight contender is focused on his upcoming UFC 327 main event against Jiri Prochazka. Ulberg's composed response contrasted sharply with Hawkit's aggressive posturing.
Carlos Ulberg brushed off a provocative approach from Josh Hawkit during a UFC 327 media event on April 8, refusing to engage as Hawkit made comments about Ulberg's size and floated the idea of a move to heavyweight.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," enters UFC 327 as the number-three ranked light heavyweight in the world. The 35-year-old New Zealander out of City Kickboxing carries a 15-1 record and has established himself as one of the division's most dangerous strikers, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he has the physical tools to compete with anyone in the 205-pound class.
Standing across from him on April 11 will be Jiri Prochazka, the number-two ranked light heavyweight from the Czech Republic. The 33-year-old Jetsaam Gym Brno product holds a 32-6-1 record and is no stranger to high-volume, high-intensity exchanges, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. Prochazka measures six-foot-three with a massive 80-inch reach, giving him a three-inch reach advantage over Ulberg heading into what shapes up as a main event with serious divisional consequences.
Hawkit's attempts to unsettle Ulberg before the fight landed flat. Ulberg's composed, dismissive reaction suggested he has no interest in the psychological side games less than a week out from one of the biggest bouts of his career.
Why it matters
- A win for either fighter could position them directly in line for a light heavyweight title shot
- Prochazka's 80-inch reach against Ulberg's forward striking output sets up a compelling technical contrast
- Ulberg's refusal to engage with Hawkit signals a focused camp ahead of the most significant fight of his career
Saturday, April 11, 2026
