Carlos Ulberg has clarified the circumstances surrounding a potential bout with Jiri Prochazka while expressing interest in facing either the former champion or current light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira as his next opponent.u200b
u200bThe New Zealand fighter addressed claims from Czechia’s Prochazka that he had turned down a fight opportunity. According to Ulberg, the situation was more complicated than a simple refusal. He explained that he pushed the proposed matchup back due to an injury and requested the fight be rescheduled to November, which would have provided adequate time for rehabilitation.
Carlos Ulberg Addresses Jiri Prochazka Fight Discussion and Future Title Plans
While speaking in an interview with MMA Junkie, Ulberg explained:
“If Alex jumps up to heavyweight, then I believe I fight Jiri and that’s another fight that can happen.