Jiri Prochazka has already drawn up a plan to overcome Carlos Ulberg and reclaim the UFC title . The 'Czech samurai' faces the New Zealander in the main event of UFC 327 , scheduled for April 11, in a duel for the vacant light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg). Aware of the dangers presented by his rival, the former champion stated that he intends to turn the confrontation into a true hunt inside the octagon.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Prochazka explained that he is already studying the best way to pressure Ulberg, highlighting that his opponent doesn't feel comfortable when constantly under attack. According to the Czech fighter, the New Zealander is fast, has a solid kickboxing base, and maintains light footwork, but tends to avoid grappling and ground fighting. Therefore, the strategy will be to apply continuous pressure and assume the role of hunter throughout the fight.
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“I’m already choosing how to hunt Ulberg because he doesn’t like pressure. He doesn’t like being hunted… I need to be the one who catches this guy. There’s no other way to fight him. He’s fast, he’s a good kickboxer, he likes to jump a lot and keep his weight light on his legs. He doesn’t like grappling, he doesn’t like being on the ground, so pressure, pressure,” said Jiri Prochazka.
Prochazka and Ulberg fighters in MMA
Jiri Prochazka , 33, is one of the most aggressive, savage, and violent fighters in MMA. The Czech fighter began his career in the sport in 2012, stood out in Rizin, and debuted in the UFC in 2020. Competing in the light heavyweight division, 'Denisa' was a champion in both the Asian and North American organizations.
Currently, the athlete is ranked second in his weight class in the UFC. In this discipline, Prochazka has built a record of 32 wins, 31 by stoppage (28 by knockout and three by submission), five losses, and one draw. His main victories were over Aleksandar Rakic , Dominick Reyes , Glover Teixeira , Jamahal Hill , Khalil Rountree , Vadim Nemkov , and Volkan Oezdemir.
Carlos Ulberg , 35, is one of the standout fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. The New Zealander began his MMA career in 2011 and made his UFC debut in 2021. Currently, 'Black Jag' is ranked third in the division.
In sports, the athlete built a record consisting of 13 wins, nine by stoppage (eight by knockout and one by submission), and one loss. His main victories were over Dominick Reyes , Jan Błachowicz, and Volkan Oezdemir.
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