Paddy Pimblett reacted to Carlos Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, expressing respect for the New Zealand fighter. Pimblett highlighted that many fighters would have quit in the situation Ulberg faced during the bout, but instead he continued fighting. The comments reference Ulberg's severe knee injury sustained during the fight, from which he managed to recover and secure a finish. Pimblett's reaction acknowledges the mental toughness displayed by Ulberg in adversity.
Paddy Pimblett has publicly praised Carlos Ulberg following the New Zealand light heavyweight's stunning victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 on April 11, describing the performance as a remarkable display of mental fortitude. Pimblett specifically noted that most fighters would have quit under the circumstances Ulberg faced, referencing the severe knee injury the City Kickboxing product suffered during the contest before battling through to secure a finish.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," improved to 15-1-0 with the win and holds the third-ranked position at light heavyweight. The 35-year-old New Zealander stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the division's most dangerous strikers, averaging 6.54 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate.
The man he defeated, Jiri Prochazka, entered UFC 327 as the second-ranked light heavyweight in the world. The 33-year-old Czech fighter carries a 32-6-1 record and trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, Prochazka is himself a high-output striker, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making the contest between the two a compelling clash of powerful, technically sound offensive fighters.
Pimblett, the sixth-ranked lightweight out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, holds a 23-4-0 record at 31 years old. "The Baddy" has no competitive stake in the light heavyweight division but offered his reaction publicly, lending his platform to acknowledge Ulberg's resolve.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over the second-ranked Prochazka strengthens his case as a legitimate title contender at light heavyweight
- Fighting through a serious knee injury to secure a finish underscores a level of mental toughness that elevates his profile in the division
- The loss deals a significant blow to Prochazka's ranking and his path back toward championship contention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
