Jiri Prochazka has voiced his strong disapproval of Carlos Ulberg’s recent characterization of him as a “pretender.” Following Prochazka’s loss to Ulberg in the UFC 327 main event, Ulberg made a statement calling Prochazka a pretender, a remark that Prochazka has now sharply refuted.
Prochazka, speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, expressed his frustration with Ulberg’s comments. He directly addressed Ulberg’s past profession, stating, “I don’t want to hear this bullsh*t from a stripper.” Prochazka went on to emphasize his desire for authenticity in the fighting world, asserting, “I wanna be rare, I want to be real, and that was just bullshit what he said.”
While acknowledging the defeat and congratulating Ulberg on his victory, Prochazka made it clear that he rejects any notion that he was not genuine in his performance or his post-fight statements. He stated unequivocally, “I don’t have any excuses. I lost, I accept, and I’m really looking forward to being back at work.” Prochazka is focused on moving past the loss and returning to competition, without dwelling on Ulberg’s critical remarks.
English Translation:
Jiri Prochazka has strongly reacted to Carlos Ulberg’s recent description of him as a “pretender.” After Prochazka’s defeat to Ulberg in the UFC 327 main event, Ulberg made a statement labeling Prochazka a pretender, a comment that Prochazka has now vehemently denied.
During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Prochazka shared his discontent with Ulberg’s remarks. He directly referenced Ulberg’s past, saying, “I don’t want to hear this bullsh*t from a stripper.” Prochazka further stressed his commitment to authenticity in the fighting community, stating, “I want to be rare, I want to be real, and that was just bullshit what he said.”
While Prochazka accepted the loss and congratulated Ulberg on his win, he firmly rejected any suggestion that he was not genuine in his actions or his post-fight comments. He declared, “I don’t have any excuses. I lost, I accept, and I’m really looking forward to being back at work.” Prochazka is now concentrating on moving forward from the defeat and returning to competition, rather than engaging further with Ulberg’s criticisms.