Carlos Ulberg lashes out at Jiri Prochazka after UFC 327 victory: 'He was scared'

Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

Still in a celebratory mood after being crowned the new king of the light heavyweight category (up to 93 kg), Carlos Ulberg did not mince words in criticizing Jiri Prochazka 's statement , who said he felt mercy for his opponent in an interview with Joe Rogan while still inside the octagon. The New Zealander, who left the arena with a serious injury to his right knee, responded to his former opponent in an energetic manner in an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show' this Monday (13).

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During the conversation with Ariel Helwani, the wrestler stated that Prochazka's claims are intended to mislead some fans, and also guaranteed that the Czech fighter will hardly have the opportunity to face him again because he would first need to face Magomed Ankalaev.

“Pure nonsense, that’s fear. It wasn’t mercy. I think he’s an imposter… he’s just playing to the crowd. People only see the isolated snippets and believe it. That’s not a real fighter there… it was just his excuse to maybe get a rematch. There’s no way he’ll get that rematch. He’ll get a beating from Ankalaev,” stated the new champion.

Carlos Ulberg just went OFF on Jiri Prochazka after he claimed he “showed mercy” in their fight 😳

“Total bullsh*t, that's fear. That wasn't mercy.”

"I think he's intending... he's just playing for the crowd. People just see the sound bites and believe it."

“That's not a real… pic.twitter.com/UXcoe3DSRw

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 13, 2026

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Ulberg at a UFC event. Photo: Courtesy of Facebook/UFC

Last Saturday's triumph (11) marked the New Zealander's tenth victory in the world's largest MMA organization. After being knocked out by Nigerian Kennedy Nzechukwu in March 2021, Black Jag began an impressive winning streak, which in addition to Jiri Prochazka , also includes names of the caliber of Jan Blachowicz and Dominick Reyes.

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