UFC 327 Prediction: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg Preview And Picks

This weekend, Dana White’s promotion returns with another numbered event. At UFC 327, former champion Jiri Prochazka will fight Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. After Alex Pereira gave up the belt, two of the division’s top fighters will face each other at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States.

Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg: Preview And Predictions 

Prochazka has a record of 32-5-1, with 28 wins by knockout and 3 by submission. Only one fight in his career has gone to the judges, which shows the kind of action he brings every time he steps into the cage. He has beaten top fighters like Dominick Reyes and Glover Teixeira. Except for the Alex Pereira fights, he has always looked like a warrior.

On the other hand, Ulberg has a record of 14-1. The New Zealander is a hard-hitting fighter with 9 knockout wins. He has outclassed top names like Dominick Reyes, Jan Błachowicz, and more. He is currently on a nine-fight winning streak and is one of the biggest threats in the light heavyweight division.

Talking about the prediction, it feels like Prochazka could win by a late stoppage, maybe in Round 3 or 4. Ulberg is very technical and dangerous, and he can trouble Jiri early with clean shots and movement. But the former champion’s pressure, toughness, and wild style make him very hard to handle over five rounds.