Jiri Prochazka details why he loves Carlos Ulberg matchup at UFC 327: ‘This is the opponent that I really need’

Jiri Prochazka believes Carlos Ulberg is the perfect matchup for him.

Prochazka is set to take on Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title on Saturday in what should be a very fun fight. Going into the fight, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka is oozing with confidence as he believes Ulberg is a great matchup for him due to how the Kiwi fights.

“From my side, from my point of view, this is the opponent that I really need,” Prochazka said to UFC.com. “Because he’s fast, he loves to move on the legs. Lots of left hands, checking the jab and hook, all these things. And this is what I like to have as an opponent.

“And these types of opponents, like Ulberg – I don’t want to say it, but it’s naturally in me – I see him as a really dangerous animal that I like to hunt. I have to be precise, I have to be really patient, I have to pay attention to all of his sharp weapons. Do not underestimate him, any action, every action, for 200 percent. So yeah, that’s why I like this matchup.”

Prochazka knows this will likely be a striking fight, which is why he’s so confident against Ulberg.

Jiri Prochazka wants to show a more technical side at UFC 327

Although Jiri Prochazka is known for his chaotic style, he hopes to be more technical at UFC 327.

Prochazka believes he has the tools to be more technical, but is also open to having a chaotic fight if that is what he needs to do to get the win.

“If (the fight) goes this way (chaos), it will be in my way of fighting, but I would like to show a much more professional performance than I have ever shown,” Prochazka said. “Because there is nothing that inspires me more than being just a little bit better than before, the fight before … and to have a good feeling about my performance.

“For me right now, I would like to prove that I’m a true professional in this game. To not just stay as a champion once, but to be a champion and defend the belt and stay as a champion. But, more than this, it’s about the performance. It’s about showing (I’m) just a little better in the performance, to be more precise, be smarter, than my opponent. Better movement, better timing, more precise with the punches, great defense – which I’m praying I will not forget! – and show it in the fight. That’s what this is all about.”

Jiri Prochazka enters the bout with a record of 32-5-1 and is coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill.

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