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

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

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will face rising contender Carlos Ulberg in the co-main event of UFC 300 on April 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. The matchup was officially announced late Friday, sparking immediate buzz among MMA fans. The fight replaces an injured Jamahal Hill, who withdrew due to a torn Achilles.

Prochazka (29-4-1) last fought in December 2025, securing a dominant TKO victory over Aleksandar Rakic. The Czech striker remains one of the division’s most dangerous finishers, with 26 career knockouts. Ulberg (14-1), a City Kickboxing product, rides a seven-fight win streak into the biggest opportunity of his career.

The short-notice booking is trending nationwide as UFC 300’s stacked card approaches. Fans and analysts are debating whether Ulberg’s technical striking can neutralize Prochazka’s unorthodox offense. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto called it "a stylistic dream matchup" during Saturday’s SportsCenter segment.

UFC President Dana White confirmed the fight will remain a three-round bout despite its co-main event status. The winner is expected to challenge for the light heavyweight title later in 2026. Tickets for UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena sold out within minutes when first released in January.

Prochazka posted "Destiny calls again" on Instagram shortly after the announcement, while Ulberg told reporters he’s "ready to shock the world." The event airs live on ESPN+ PPV, with prelims starting at 6 PM ET. This marks the UFC’s first numbered event since the organization’s recent $5 billion media rights deal with Disney.

Betting lines opened with Prochazka as a -180 favorite, though early money has pushed Ulberg from +150 to +130 as of Saturday afternoon. The fight joins a card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan for the lightweight title. UFC 300’s full lineup features 12 current or former champions across its bouts.