Blachowicz vs Ulberg Prediction
🔊 In the co-main event of the upcoming UFC Fight Night on March 22 at the O2 Arena, Polish fighter Jan Blachowicz and New Zealander Carlos Ulberg will square off in the octagon. The bout will take place in the light heavyweight division. Ulberg has been rapidly gaining momentum, securing seven victories over the past three years. As for Blachowicz, his last appearance in the cage was two years ago. Who will come out on top in this matchup? Let's dive into the discussion.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results



Jan Blachowicz Player Overview
The Polish athlete is a versatile competitor, holding a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began his professional career in 2007. For nearly seven years, Jan was a standout in the local organization KSW, frequently winning their tournaments. With an 18-3 record, he was signed by Dana White's organization. Jan Blachowicz had a rocky start in the UFC, securing only two wins in his first six bouts. However, he was given another chance, which proved to be worthwhile. In his next eight fights, Blachowicz lost only once, and in 2020, he claimed the light heavyweight title by knocking out Dominick Reyes. Jan successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya, who had moved up in weight class, but later lost it to veteran Glover Teixeira. In December 2022, Blachowicz faced Magomed Ankalaev, with the fight ending in a draw. In his most recent match, Jan lost by decision to Alex Pereira. Currently, the Pole boasts 29 wins and 10 losses.
Match Results: Jan Blachowicz






Carlos Ulberg Player Overview
The New Zealand fighter is also a versatile athlete with a kickboxing background. Carlos entered mixed martial arts in 2011. After several convincing victories, Ulberg was invited to Dana White's Contender Series, where he managed to knock out his opponent in the first round and secure a contract. Carlos's official debut in the organization didn't go as planned, as he lost by knockout to Kennedy Nzechukwu. However, that defeat remains the first and only loss in the New Zealander's career so far: he is currently on a seven-fight winning streak, with six of those victories coming by way of stoppage. Ulberg has also passed tests against top fighters, defeating experienced opponents like Menifield and Oezdemir. "The Black Jaguar" boasts a record of 12 wins with just one loss.
Match Results: Carlos Ulberg










Editor's Prediction
Despite both fighters boasting impressive knockout records, we anticipate a drawn-out bout. Ulberg has knockout power, but can he put the seasoned Pole to sleep? We have our doubts. Carlos's first major career fight against Volkan Oezdemir went the distance. As for Jan, it's unclear what form he'll be in following a significant layoff, so a knockout from the "Polish Power" seems unlikely. With this reasoning, we recommend betting on the fight going over the total rounds.
