Paddy Pimblett reacted to Carlos Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, showing respect for Ulberg's performance. Pimblett noted that many fighters would have given up in the situation Ulberg faced, but instead he continued fighting and secured the win. The British lightweight highlighted Ulberg's toughness and determination during the bout. No specific details about the nature of the adversity Ulberg overcame were provided in this brief statement.
Paddy Pimblett took to social media following UFC 327 on April 11 to praise Carlos Ulberg's gutsy performance in his light heavyweight victory over Jiri Prochazka, expressing admiration for the New Zealander's refusal to quit when the fight grew difficult.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the lightweight division with a 23-4-0 record, acknowledged that most fighters would have folded under the pressure Ulberg faced during the bout. The 31-year-old Liverpool native, who fights out of Next Generation MMA, noted that Ulberg's toughness and determination were the defining qualities that carried him to the win. Though Pimblett competes at 155 pounds rather than 205, his perspective carries weight given his own aggressive fighting style — he averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute and pursues finishes relentlessly, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," improved his record and further cemented his place among the division's elite by defeating Prochazka, one of the most dangerous strikers in MMA. The 35-year-old City Kickboxing product stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and leads the division's contenders in striking output, averaging 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. His record now stands at 15-1-0, and he holds the number three ranking in the light heavyweight division.
Prochazka, ranked second at light heavyweight coming in, suffered the setback at 33 years old. The Czech Republic native is one of the sport's most dynamic fighters, carrying an 80-inch reach and averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute with 55 percent accuracy across his career.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over a top-two ranked opponent reshuffles the light heavyweight title picture significantly
- At 15-1-0 and now ranked third, Ulberg has a strong case for a title shot following this performance
- Pimblett's public praise signals broad recognition of Ulberg's toughness within the UFC roster
Saturday, April 11, 2026
