Jiri
Prochazka has shut down ongoing rumors about his return to
action in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The former UFC light heavyweight champion recently addressed rumors
linking him to an interim title fight against Paulo Costa
while reigning champion Carlos
Ulberg recovers from injury. While Prochazka is staying
consistent with his training regimen, he's yet to lock in a
fight.

Prochazka says his next UFC fight is not confirmed amid Paulo
Costa speculation

Prochazka last competed at
UFC 327, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Ulberg in a
bid for the vacant light heavyweight championship. Ulberg suffered
an ACL injury in the bout and is expected to return next year,
paving the way for an interim title.

Amidst rumors linking him to an interim title bout with Costa,
Prochazka took to social media to clear the air, claiming that his
next bout is unconfirmed.

“Strong week, great rounds and teamwork,†Prochazka wrote on
Instagram. “Family and friend bachelors party for relax on weekend.
Let’s start a 3rd week. Just don’t believe to every bullsh*t on
internet. Fight is not confirmed yet, still working on that. One
thing is sure. I want my preparation to be truly thorough—to break
everything down—and to start from the roots that have long been a
part of me. There are still levels that can be reached, and right
now I am very grateful to see them clearly.â€

UFC
332, scheduled for Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City,
remains without an officially announced main event, fueling
speculation that Prochazka vs. Costa could headline the card.

Paulo
Costa claims the
Ultimate Fighting Championship is “lost†without Dana
White being more actively involved.

With one fight remaining on his UFC contract, the Brazilian voiced
his frustration in an interview with Sexto Round, saying White is
“greatly missed†in the matchmaking process.

Costa criticizes UFC matchmaking with one fight remaining on
his current contract

Costa said he was ready to compete again shortly after his April
victory and reached out to the UFC in June about potential fights
in July or August. According to the former title challenger, the
promotion told him it had not yet made a decision. “Borrachinhaâ€
believes that the promotion is making mistakes and is failing to
capitalize on key matchups.

“Dana White is greatly missed,†Costa said. “The UFC is lost.
They're making a lot of mistakes because of fear and a lack of
timing. If I said, ‘OK, I don't mind being tied down, being
undervalued and getting paid less than I deserve,' I'd probably be
fighting for the interim title by now. But I think that would be a
mistake. I know UFC champions who make half of what I make.â€

When asked whether he had spoken with Eddie Hearn, Costa confirmed
that he had.

“It was a good conversation and he sent me a proposal to become
part of his management team,†Costa added.

The Brazilian is now seeking a meaningful matchup for the final
fight of his current contract. He broke down the light heavyweight
title mix, highlighting how he, former champ Magomed
Ankalaev and unbeaten contender Navajo
Stirling should be in the running for the rumored interim title
bout, rather than Jiri
Prochazka and Khalil
Rountree.

“I'm coming off a win, Ankalaev is coming off a win and this new
guy Navajo is also coming off a win; Jiri and Khalil are coming off
losses, so let’s see.â€

Some
UFC Sacramento fighters came in substantially heavier on fight
night after rehydrating.

The California State Athletic Commission has revealed the fight
night weights of fighters at UFC Sacramento. One fighter gained
over 25 pounds after weighing in, while the heavyweights on the
card weighed in heavier than their in-cage weight.

Marcio Barbosa jumped from 145.5 to 171 pounds at UFC
Sacramento

Marcio
Barbosa gained the most weight after successfully weighing in
at 145.5 pounds for his featherweight tilt against Ryan Kuse.
Barbosa gained a whopping 25.5 pounds, weighing 171 pounds on fight
night. Meanwhile, Kuse weighed 153.2 pounds, having gained only 8.7
pounds after weighing in at 144.5 pounds. Barbosa made quick work
of Kuse with a first-round knockout.

Elsewhere on the card, Kennedy
Nzechukwu lost 2.4 pounds after weighing in at 244 pounds for
his heavyweight clash against Shamil
Gaziev, who weighed 267.4 pounds on fight night after gaining
6.4 pounds. The Russian knocked Nzechukwu out in the first
round.

Here's a complete list of the fight night weights of UFC Sacramento
fighters:

Gregory
Rodrigues: 185 to 204.4 (19.4 pounds)
Anthony
Hernandez: 186 to 202.2 (16.2 pounds)
Vitor
Petrino: 246 to 252.2 (6.2 pounds)
Serghei
Spivak: 257 to 254.6 (-2.4 pounds)
Roman
Dolidze: 206 to 226.2 (20.2 pounds)
Reinier
de Ridder: 205 to 221.8 (16.8 pounds)
Mason
Jones: 156 to 177.2 (21.2 pounds)
MarQuel
Mederos: 156 to 177.4 (21.4 pounds)
Jeisla
Chaves: 124.5 to 137.4 (12.9 pounds)
Carli
Judice: 125.5 to 136.6 (11.1 pounds)
Terrance
Chatman: 266 to 269.2 (3.2 pounds)
Anthony
Wint: 231 to 232.8 (1.8 pounds)
Lerryan
Douglas: 145.5 to 162.8 (17.3 pounds)
Jamall
Emmers: 143.5 to 156.8 (13.3 pounds)
Shamil
Gaziev: 261 to 267.4 (6.4 pounds)
Kennedy
Nzechukwu: 244 to 241.6 (-2.4 pounds)
Nasrat
Haqparast: 155.5 to 173.4 (17.9 pounds)
Chris
Padilla: 156 to 170.2 (14.2 pounds)
Ryan
Kuse: 144.5 to 153.2 (8.7 pounds)
Marcio
Barbosa: 145.5 to 171 (25.5 pounds)
Stanley
Dorsainvil: 155.5 to 179 (23.5 pounds)
Gauge
Young: 155.5 to 180.2 (24.7 pounds)
Jackson
McVey: 185 to 207.8 (22.8 pounds)
Wesley
Schultz: 186 to 209 (23 pounds)
Elise
Reed: 115 to 125 (10 pounds)
Shanelle
Dyer: 116 to 125 (9 pounds)