Jiri Prochazka Vs. Carlos Ulberg Set For UFC 300 Co-Main Event

Jiri Prochazka Vs. Carlos Ulberg Set For UFC 300 Co-Main Event...

The UFC has officially announced a high-stakes light heavyweight clash between former champion Jiri Prochazka and rising contender Carlos Ulberg as the co-main event for UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas. The matchup, confirmed late Friday, is trending across the U.S. as fans react to the unexpected pairing following Jamahal Hill’s withdrawal due to injury.

Prochazka (29-4-1), who vacated the 205-pound title in 2023 after a severe shoulder injury, was originally slated to face Hill in a title eliminator. Ulberg (9-1), a City Kickboxing product, steps in on short notice after his dominant first-round KO of Alonzo Menifield at UFC Fight Night 238 in March. The winner could earn a shot at reigning champion Alex Pereira.

UFC CEO Dana White called the fight a “classic striker vs. striker battle” during the announcement. Prochazka’s unorthodox offense and Ulberg’s technical kickboxing pedigree have sparked debates among MMA analysts, with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto noting the bout “could steal the show” on the historic UFC 300 card.

The fight gained immediate traction on social media, with #ProchazkaVsUlberg trending on X (formerly Twitter) as of Saturday morning. UFC 300, headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title, airs live on ESPN+ PPV from T-Mobile Arena. Preliminary bouts begin at 6 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET.

This marks Ulberg’s first UFC co-main event slot and Prochazka’s return to a marquee position after his 2022 title win over Glover Teixeira. Betting odds opened with Prochazka as a -150 favorite, per DraftKings Sportsbook, though early money has tightened the line to -120 as of press time.