Jiri Prochazka He used social media to speak out after his defeat at UFC 327, held in Miami (USA), this Saturday (11). The Czech fighter was knocked out by Carlos Ulberg in the first round. and ended up losing the opportunity to regain the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). After the setback, the former champion spoke about the result, admitting a mistake during the fight and, at the same time, asking for an immediate rematch against the new title holder.
In a social media post, Prochazka stated that he was still processing the defeat, calling the knockout moment "stupid mercy." The former champion's statement refers to his opponent's condition, who suffered a knee injury during the fight. Despite the misfortune, the New Zealander did not give up, finding space for a cross that sent the Czech to the ground. The blow triggered a sequence of punches on the ground that ended the fight quickly.
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“I sincerely apologize for my performance tonight. I still can’t understand it, my ‘stupid mercy’ in the fight, which cost me the victory. I would like a rematch, because that fight was mine and I simply gave him the opportunity to catch me. Apologies to everyone who supports me,” the fighter wrote on his Instagram profile.
🗣️😢 Jiri Prochazka reflects on the defeat to Carlos Ulberg, calls it his “stupid mercy” that costs him the title
"Big apologies for my performance tonight. I still can't understand this, my 'stupid mercy' in the fight that cost me this fight. I'd like a rematch because that was… pic.twitter.com/jE2AVwbLy9
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 12, 2026
Watch Carlos Ulberg's knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327.
ON ONE LEG 🤯@UlbergCarlos is the new light heavyweight champion of the world with a thunderous RD1 knockout at #UFC327! pic.twitter.com/PxkxsVHo5Z
- UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2026
UFC 327 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Carlos Ulberg derrotou Jiri Prochazka by knockout (punch) at 3:45 of round 1 and won the light heavyweight belt.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Paulo borrachinha derrotou Azamat Murzakanov by technical knockout (high kick) at 1:23 of round 3
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Curtis blaydes by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Dominick reyes derrotou Johnny Walker by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Cub swanson derrotou nate landwehr by knockout (punch) at 4:05 of round 1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Aaron Pico defeated Patricio pitbull by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland derrotou Randy Brown by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz gamrot derrotou Esteban Ribovics by submission (katagatame) at 4:18 of round 2
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tatiana Suarez placeholder image derrotou Loopy Godinez via submission (rear naked choke) at 2min29s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla x MarQuel Mederos It ended in a tie by majority decision of the judges (29-27, 28-28, 28-28).
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Vincent Luque derrotou Kelvin Gastelum by submission (triangle choke) at 4:08 of Round 1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Charles Radtke defeated Francis Meadow by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
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