Carlos Ulberg firmly rejected Jiri Prochazka's assertion that he showed mercy during their fight. Ulberg stated there was no mercy and attributed Prochazka's hesitation to fear and indecision rather than compassion. He believes Prochazka understands this claim is merely posturing for the cameras. Ulberg suggested Prochazka is using the 'mercy' narrative as justification to pursue a rematch, which Ulberg categorically opposes. Looking ahead, Ulberg predicted that Magomed Ankalaev would defeat Prochazka decisively if they were to fight. Ulberg emphasized his focus remains on becoming the best in the world rather than playing to the audience.
Carlos Ulberg has pushed back hard against Jiri Prochazka's claim that he showed mercy during their light heavyweight contest, and the New Zealander has taken the opportunity to predict a decisive loss for Prochazka should he face Magomed Ankalaev.
Ulberg, ranked third at light heavyweight, flatly denied there was any mercy involved in the fight. The 35-year-old City Kickboxing product attributed what Prochazka described as compassion to something far less noble — fear and indecision. Ulberg went further, suggesting that Prochazka himself knows the mercy narrative is little more than posturing for the cameras, and that the Czech contender is using it as a convenient justification to push for a rematch. That rematch, Ulberg made clear, is something he has no interest in. The Black Jag carries a 15-1-0 record and lands an aggressive 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the division's most active and efficient strikers at six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach.
Prochazka, ranked second in the division at 33 years old, holds a 32-6-1 record and is no stranger to dramatic narratives surrounding his fights. The six-foot-three Czech fighter out of Jetsaam Gym Brno lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute and carries an 80-inch reach that gives him a considerable physical presence.
Turning his attention to the division's top contender, Ulberg predicted that number-one ranked Magomed Ankalaev would beat Prochazka convincingly. The 34-year-old Russian holds a 21-2-1 record and sits fifth on the pound-for-pound rankings, averaging 0.79 takedowns per 15 minutes to complement his striking.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's rejection of a rematch shapes the immediate contender picture at 205 pounds
- His endorsement of Ankalaev over Prochazka adds weight to the debate over who the true number-one challenger is
- The exchange highlights a sharp stylistic and personal rivalry at the top of a stacked division
