Jiri Prochazka reacts to knockout loss at UFC 327: 'My stupid mercy'

Jiri Prochazka was knocked out by Carlos Ulberg 3:45 into the first round of the UFC 327 main event in Miami, where the vacant light heavyweight title was on the line. The UFC 327 vacant light heavyweight title bout featured Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka.In post-fight remarks, Prochazka cited Ulberg's apparent knee issue and his own "mercy," apologized after hospital checks on his jaw, and indicated interest in a rematch. He said he lost focus and acknowledged the knockout.Prochazka has now fallen short in three straight light heavyweight title fights, after two defeats to Alex Pereira. He first won the 205-pound belt by submitting Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 in June 2022, then vacated it due to a shoulder injury.