Paddy Pimblett reacted to Carlos Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka, expressing respect for Ulberg's performance. Pimblett noted that many fighters would have given up in Ulberg's situation, but instead he chose to continue fighting. The comment appears to reference Ulberg's ability to overcome adversity during the bout. Pimblett's reaction highlights the toughness Ulberg displayed in securing the victory despite facing significant challenges.
Paddy Pimblett took to social media to publicly praise Carlos Ulberg following Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka, with the Liverpool lightweight expressing admiration for the resilience the New Zealander showed during the fight. Pimblett noted that many fighters would have quit in Ulberg's position, but Ulberg instead chose to keep competing, a detail that clearly left an impression on the ranked contender.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," improved to 15-1-0 with the win, reinforcing his standing as the number three ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. The 35-year-old City Kickboxing product stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and leads the light heavyweight division in significant strikes landed per minute at 6.54, with a striking accuracy of 55 percent. The performance against Prochazka adds considerable weight to his divisional credentials.
Prochazka, ranked second at light heavyweight, suffered the defeat despite entering as one of the most dangerous strikers in the division. The 33-year-old Czech fighter carries a record of 32-6-1 and lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute with a remarkable 80-inch reach and a striking accuracy of 55 percent. Losses remain rare for the former champion, making this result a significant moment in the 205-pound rankings.
Pimblett himself competes at lightweight, where the 31-year-old Englishman sits at number six in the division with a record of 23-4-0. His comments carry the perspective of an active contender who understands the mental demands of high-level competition.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over a top-two ranked opponent pushes him firmly into light heavyweight title contention
- Prochazka's loss reshuffles the top of the 205-pound division and could alter upcoming matchmaking
- Pimblett's public praise reflects how the performance resonated across weight classes within the UFC roster
