Jiri Prochazka responded to criticism from Carlos Ulberg regarding perceived inauthenticity. Prochazka dismissed Ulberg's claims with a pointed retort, saying he doesn't want to hear accusations of being fake from a stripper. The exchange appears to be part of ongoing tensions between the two light heavyweight contenders. Additional snippets from the post mention Carlos Prates doing a face-off with his daughter and Sean Strickland's comments about Khamzat Chimaev, though details on those items are minimal.
Jiri Prochazka has fired back at Carlos Ulberg following public comments from the New Zealander questioning the Czech fighter's authenticity, with Prochazka delivering a blunt and colorful retort directed at his fellow light heavyweight contender.
Prochazka, who goes by the nickname "Shara Bullet," dismissed Ulberg's accusations of being fake by calling him a stripper — a sharp verbal jab that signals the rivalry between the two men is anything but cordial. The exchange adds heat to what appears to be a growing tension between two of the division's top-ranked fighters.
Prochazka sits at number two in the light heavyweight rankings and carries a professional record of 32-6-1. The 33-year-old from the Czech Republic trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and brings a physically imposing frame to his brawling style, standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. He lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the more active and precise strikers in the division.
Ulberg, ranked third at light heavyweight, holds a record of 15-1-0 and trains alongside elite competition at City Kickboxing in New Zealand. The 35-year-old stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and actually edges Prochazka in striking output, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at the same 55 percent accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the top three of the light heavyweight division, meaning a potential matchup would carry significant title implications
- The war of words suggests a fight between the two could be in the discussion for a future booking
- Stylistically, two high-volume orthodox strikers with near-identical accuracy percentages would make for a compelling stand-up battle
