He paid the price! UFC Hall of Famer says Prochazka made an unforgivable mistake against Ulberg.

Prochazka focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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The main fight of UFC 327 is already one of the most memorable of the 2026 season because of its epic ending. At the event held last Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), Carlos UlbergEven injured in combat, he didn't give up and shocked the world by delivering a brutal knockout to... Jiri Prochazka, winning the vacant light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). And, for Dominick CruzThe Czech driver made the job easier for the newest champion in the category.

The UFC Hall of Famer believes Prochazka made an unforgivable mistake by toying with Ulberg, thus giving him the chance to make history in the octagon. In the fight, the New Zealander could barely stand due to a leg injury and received numerous low kicks from his opponent, leading many to believe that defeat was only a matter of time.

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Seeing Ulberg in a precarious situation, Prochazka advanced, gestured, and cornered him, but was surprised by a left cross, fell, and couldn't resist. After the fight, the former champion lamented the result and confessed that he hesitated because he felt sorry for the New Zealander. Upon learning of this statement, Cruz emphasized that the Czech wasted a unique opportunity to return to the top of the light heavyweight division.

“What a great example of kill or be killed. That’s the game we’re playing. Prochazka tried to give Ulberg a chance, but you can’t do that. This is the highest level of the sport. The only reason I say this is because Prochazka admitted it. He said, ‘There was a moment when I thought about it.’ But if you’re thinking about anything in there, it’s bad news after that,” said the MMA legend on the YouTube channel UFC on Paramount+.

Cruz Fighters in MMA

Dominick Cruz, 41 years old, is an MMA legend who made his mark by dominating the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). The American began his career in the sport in 2005, debuted in the UFC in 2011, retired in 2022, and was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame. The veteran was champion of the category twice and made three title defenses.

In this modality, 'The Dominator' built a record of 24 wins and four losses. His main triumphs were against Demetrious Johnson, Joseph Benavidez (twice), TJ Dillashaw e Urijah faber (twice).