UFC 327: Ulberg Rips Prochazka's 'Bullsh*t' Mercy Excuse, Ankalaev Piles On

Ulberg and Ankalaev dismiss Prochazka's claims of showing 'mercy' in their UFC 327 main event bout.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the intense UFC 327 main event fight between Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka, with the fighters' bodies and movements deconstructed into abstract shapes and planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the chaotic UFC 327 main event, where an injured Carlos Ulberg overcame the odds to knock out Jiri Prochazka.Today in Miami

In the aftermath of UFC 327's main event, where Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka, both Ulberg and Magomed Ankalaev have strongly criticized Prochazka's claims that he showed 'mercy' in the fight. Ulberg called the excuse 'bullsh*t' and 'fear', while Ankalaev said Prochazka 'kept kicking Carlos's legs' and did not show any actual mercy. Ulberg is now facing an extended recovery timeline due to a knee injury suffered in the fight, which may require surgery.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing rivalry and tensions between the top light heavyweight contenders in the UFC. The dismissal of Prochazka's 'mercy' claims by both Ulberg and Ankalaev suggests a lack of respect and trust between the fighters, which could lead to further heated matchups down the line as they jockey for a title shot.

The details

In the UFC 327 main event, Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round despite fighting with one working leg due to a knee injury. Prochazka later claimed he had shown 'mercy' to the injured Ulberg, but both Ulberg and Magomed Ankalaev have strongly refuted this, calling it a 'bullsh*t' excuse. Ulberg said Prochazka was 'full of fear and hesitation', while Ankalaev pointed out that Prochazka continued to kick Ulberg's injured leg, showing no actual mercy. Ulberg is now facing an extended recovery timeline and potential surgery due to the damage done to his knee during the fight.

  • The UFC 327 main event took place on April 8, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

The players

Carlos Ulberg

A light heavyweight fighter in the UFC who defeated Jiri Prochazka by knockout at UFC 327 despite fighting with a serious knee injury.

Jiri Prochazka

A former UFC light heavyweight champion who lost to Carlos Ulberg by knockout at UFC 327, and has since claimed he showed 'mercy' to the injured Ulberg.

Magomed Ankalaev

A top-ranked UFC light heavyweight contender who has criticized Jiri Prochazka's 'mercy' excuse and called him out for a future fight.

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What they’re saying

“Bullsh*t, total bullsh*t — that's fear. That was fear that he had. That wasn't any kind of mercy. That's the difference between a champion and someone who's just playing for the crowd. There was no mercy in there. He was full of fear, hesitation, and that's what got him clipped. He's a pretender, and he knew that I knew he's a pretender. I've always known it. That's not a real fighter, no. That's just someone who's trying to play to the crowd.”

— Carlos Ulberg, UFC Fighter

“Jiri Prochazka, he kept kicking Carlos's legs, he did not show him any mercy. Fake. Prochazka been knocked out three of his last six fights. I don't wanna hear his name anymore in the title picture, enough is enough. Jiri, never talk about me again. You only can talk about me if you wanna fight. Let's fight next, I dare you to call me out. None of these guys are my level.”

— Magomed Ankalaev, UFC Fighter

What’s next

Ulberg will need to undergo medical exams this week in Las Vegas to determine the full extent of the knee injury he suffered during the fight, which may require surgery and an extended recovery timeline. This could delay a potential rematch or title shot for Ulberg, opening the door for Ankalaev to potentially face Prochazka next.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the intense rivalries and lack of respect between the top light heavyweight contenders in the UFC. The dismissal of Prochazka's 'mercy' claims by both Ulberg and Ankalaev suggests a contentious atmosphere at the top of the division, which could lead to further heated matchups as they compete for a shot at the title.