Paddy Pimblett reacted to Carlos Ulberg's victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, expressing respect for how Ulberg fought through adversity. Pimblett noted that many fighters would have given up in Ulberg's situation, but instead he continued fighting and secured the victory. The comment highlighted Ulberg's mental toughness despite suffering a serious knee injury during the bout. Pimblett's remarks came as part of broader discussion about the New Zealand fighter's performance.
Paddy Pimblett took to social media in the days following UFC 327 to publicly praise Carlos Ulberg after the New Zealand light heavyweight secured a remarkable victory over Jiri Prochazka at the April 11 event.
Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," expressed genuine respect for Ulberg's performance, noting that most fighters would have quit in the same circumstances. Ulberg suffered a serious knee injury during the bout but continued competing and ultimately got the win — a display of mental toughness that drew Pimblett's admiration as part of wider commentary on the fight.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," improved to 15-1-0 with the result and holds the number three ranking in the UFC light heavyweight division. The 35-year-old City Kickboxing product stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and leads the division's ranked fighters in striking output, averaging 6.54 significant strikes landed per minute at 55 percent accuracy. The victory came against one of the most credentialed opponents of his career.
Prochazka, ranked second at light heavyweight, drops to 32-6-1 with the loss. The Czech Republic standout is one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute with 55 percent accuracy over his career. The 33-year-old trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and brings a 203-centimeter reach into every contest.
Pimblett himself competes at lightweight, where he sits sixth in the divisional rankings with a 23-4-0 record. The 31-year-old from Liverpool averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute and attempts submissions at a rate of 1.2 per 15 minutes, making him one of the more well-rounded attackers in his weight class.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over a top-two ranked opponent strengthens his case for a light heavyweight title shot
- Prochazka's second loss in recent outings raises questions about his path back to championship contention
- Pimblett's public praise amplifies attention on a performance that already stood out across the fight week conversation
Saturday, April 11, 2026
