Carlos Ulberg has strongly rejected Jiri Prochazka's post-fight narrative about showing mercy during their UFC 327 bout. Ulberg stated that Prochazka's claims are "complete nonsense" and that fear, not mercy, prevented him from finishing. He accused Prochazka of playing to the audience and using the mercy excuse to lobby for a rematch. Ulberg noted that Prochazka did not congratulate him after the fight and believes he is only concerned with public perception. Ray Longo, trainer to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, commented that the sport needs to address mental health issues, referring to Prochazka's unusual training methods and post-fight comments. Ulberg also stated that Magomed Ankalaev will defeat Prochazka if they fight. Additionally, Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight that he is "too handsome to be a fighter." There are also rumors of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, as they have not been seen together recently and have not acknowledged each other's recent performances.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
