"I would like to rather fight later, in June or whenever. One month after the birth [of my baby] will be the best. My girlfriend told me, 'If you have the title fight 11th of May - because that was the possible date - let's do that. But it has to be big fight. Don't fight just some similar fight because you can fight all year these other normal fights.'"
"Prochazka (32-5) has finished every opponent in the UFC with the exception of Alex Pereira, who beat him twice for the title. Meanwhile, Ulberg (13-1) is on a nine-fight winning streak with six finishes since suffering his lone career loss in his UFC debut in 2021."
Jiri Prochazka is scheduled to defend his light heavyweight title against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami, Florida. The timing is tight as Prochazka and his girlfriend expect their first child, a girl, between April 13 and April 15. Originally, Prochazka's girlfriend suggested he fight on May 11, but only if it was a significant title fight. Prochazka negotiated with the UFC for a title bout, resulting in the April 11 date, which is even closer to the baby's expected arrival. Prochazka expressed preference for fighting in June, approximately one month after the birth. Prochazka holds a 32-5 record with finishes against all UFC opponents except Alex Pereira, who defeated him twice. Ulberg brings a 13-1 record with a nine-fight winning streak and six finishes.
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