Alex Poatan's absence frustrates the UFC 327 headliner's plans; find out why.

Alex Poatán Entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

A rise de Alex Poatán for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) ended up frustrating the plans of Carlos UlbergThe New Zealander is scheduled to face Jiri Prochazka in the main fight of UFC 327, in a duel valid for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg), left vacant by the Brazilian. Despite competing in his first title fight in the organization, the friend of Israel adesanya He admits that the experience could be even more complete if he faced the former champion.

During a press conference at the event's media day, Ulberg made it clear that he preferred to face Poatan, highlighting that a direct confrontation against the top name in the category would have a greater impact on his career.

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“Yes, I would have liked to have fought the champion. Definitely, because that would have pushed me to be the best. He is 'The Guy' now and he is definitely the guy I would like to fight for the title,” he said. Carlos Ulberg.

Carlos Ulberg faces Jiri Prochazka for Alex Poatan's title.

Ulberg won in UFC PerthPhoto: Reproduction/X/UFCBrasil

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Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg in the main fight of UFC 327, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). This happens because the then champion, Alex Poatán, decided leave the post to move up a weight class and attempt an unprecedented triple championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The Brazilian has a match scheduled against Cyryl Gane in the main event of UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th.