Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka released a social media statement from the hospital following his first-round knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. The Czech fighter revealed he is getting his jaw checked and apologized to fans for his performance. Prochazka took responsibility for the outcome, stating he gave his opponent an opportunity to catch him. He expressed his desire to secure a rematch with Ulberg. Prochazka's statement was made shortly after the devastating loss that cost him the title.
Jiri Prochazka took to social media from a hospital bed in the hours after UFC 327 to apologize to his fans and call for a rematch following his first-round knockout defeat to Carlos Ulberg on April 11, 2026. The Czech fighter revealed he was getting his jaw examined and accepted full blame for the loss, acknowledging that he gave Ulberg the opening that ended his reign.
Prochazka, 33, entered the bout as the reigning light heavyweight champion, ranked second in the division, carrying a record of 32-6-1. The six-foot-three Orthodox striker out of Jetsaam Gym Brno had built his reputation on relentless forward pressure and volume, averaging 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. The New Zealand-based Ulberg, fighting out of City Kickboxing, improved to 15-1-0 with the finish and now holds the light heavyweight title. At 35, the six-foot-four "Black Jag" is ranked third in the division and was equally sharp on the feet, averaging 6.54 significant strikes per minute at the same 55 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's victory hands City Kickboxing another UFC championship, continuing the gym's remarkable run of title success.
- Prochazka drops to 32-6-1 and will likely fall in the divisional rankings despite his stated ambition for a rematch.
- The matchup between two high-volume Orthodox strikers was always a razor-thin stylistic contest, and Prochazka's own admission that he created the decisive opening adds weight to his rematch argument.
- The light heavyweight title picture now centers on Ulberg at the top and a crowded contender field beneath him, with Prochazka's standing in the queue dependent on promotional decisions.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
