Prochazka denies showing mercy to Ulberg, cites low fight IQ

Jiri Prochazka has addressed criticism that he showed mercy to Carlos Ulberg in their fight. Prochazka disagrees with this narrative, stating he lost concentration and relaxed when he saw Ulberg as an easy target, then recklessly went for the finish and paid for it. He acknowledges he could have fought smarter but insists the issue was not mercy but rather low fight IQ. Prochazka has never fought intelligently by design, as his fighting philosophy is different, which ultimately cost him this bout. The debate continues among fans about whether Prochazka genuinely showed mercy or simply lacked the skills to finish his injured opponent.