Paddy Pimblett reacted to Carlos Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, expressing respect for the New Zealander's determination. Pimblett noted that many fighters would have quit in Ulberg's situation, but instead Ulberg pushed through adversity and continued fighting. The comment highlights the dramatic nature of the fight in which Ulberg overcame significant challenges. Pimblett's praise emphasizes Ulberg's mental toughness in securing the victory.
Paddy Pimblett took to social media following UFC 327 on April 11 to publicly salute Carlos Ulberg after the New Zealander's victory over Jiri Prochazka, calling out the light heavyweight's extraordinary determination in getting the job done.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the lightweight division with a 23-4-0 record, made clear he was struck by the mental fortitude Ulberg showed during the fight. The 31-year-old from Liverpool noted that many fighters would have walked away from the adversity Ulberg faced, but the City Kickboxing product refused to quit and pushed through to earn the win.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," improved what is now a 15-1-0 professional record with the performance. The 35-year-old New Zealander holds the number-three ranking in the light heavyweight division and operates out of a six-foot-four frame with a 77-inch reach. He averages 6.54 significant strikes per minute — a volume that tops both men involved in the post-fight conversation — with a striking accuracy of 55 percent.
Standing across from him was no easy task. Jiri Prochazka, the Czech Republic's second-ranked light heavyweight, carries a 32-6-1 record and lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. The 33-year-old out of Jetsaam Gym Brno has a 203-centimeter reach and a reputation as one of the most dangerous and unorthodox strikers in the division.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over the number-two ranked Prochazka strengthens his case as a legitimate title contender at 205 pounds
- The result reshuffles the light heavyweight rankings near the very top of the division
- Pimblett's public praise adds a cross-divisional spotlight to what was already a marquee performance at UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
