Carlos Ulberg has ruled out giving Jiri Prochazka an immediate rematch following their recent fight. Ulberg criticized Prochazka for not congratulating him after the bout and suggested that Prochazka's behavior was merely playing to the crowd. He expressed disappointment that their story has been overshadowed by Prochazka's narrative about showing "mercy" during the fight. Ulberg stated he typically shows respect and love to all opponents, but found this situation different. The post includes a poll asking fans whether Prochazka deserves an immediate rematch.
Carlos Ulberg has made clear he has no interest in granting Jiri Prochazka an immediate rematch following their recent light heavyweight contest, publicly criticizing the Czech fighter's conduct after the bout.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," took issue with Prochazka's failure to congratulate him following the fight, dismissing any such gesture as performance rather than genuine sportsmanship. The New Zealander expressed frustration that the narrative around their contest has been hijacked by Prochazka's claims of having shown "mercy" during the fight, a framing Ulberg clearly rejected. While he described himself as someone who typically extends respect and goodwill to opponents, he made plain this situation felt different.
The 35-year-old Ulberg, now 15-1 and ranked third in the light heavyweight division, trains out of the renowned City Kickboxing gym in New Zealand. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is one of the division's most active strikers, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy.
Prochazka, ranked second at light heavyweight, carries a record of 32-6-1 and enters any conversation as one of the most dangerous fighters in the 205-pound class. The 33-year-old Czech, who stands six-foot-three with an extraordinary 80-inch reach, averages 5.69 significant strikes per minute and has long been known for his unorthodox, high-volume attacking style.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's refusal to grant a rematch could reshape the light heavyweight title picture, with both men ranked inside the top three
- The public dispute over post-fight conduct adds a personal edge that may influence how the UFC books future matchups in the division
- A victory claim complicated by a "mercy" narrative keeps the result contested in the court of public opinion, regardless of what the scorecards showed
