A quote from Jiri Prochazka's favorite book, Miyamoto Musashi's "The Book of Five Rings," is being discussed in relation to his recent loss. The quote states that when crossing swords with an opponent, one should not think about striking strongly or weakly, but only about winning and slaying the opponent. The analysis argues that Prochazka did not show mercy to Ulberg, but rather lost concentration, relaxed, saw Ulberg as an easy target, and irresponsibly went for the finish, paying the price for it. The author contends that while the fight could have been conducted more intelligently, the issue was not mercy but low fight IQ. Prochazka has never fought smartly according to his philosophy, which ultimately cost him against a one-legged opponent. The post asks if fans agree that it was a lack of class rather than mercy, or if they believe Prochazka actually showed mercy to Ulberg.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
