Impressed, Cormier praises champion Ulberg's grit after epic knockout of Prochazka: 'He's a killer'

Cormier backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Carlos Ulberg He achieved a true feat in the main fight of UFC 327. At the event held last Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), the New Zealander suffered a leg injury, but endured the pain, overcame the adversity and knocked out Jiri Prochazka brutally in the first round, becoming the new light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg). Attentive to what was happening in the octagon, Daniel Cormier He made a point of praising the athlete.

In a post-fight conversation with Joe Rogan and Jon Anik, 'DC' expressed his amazement at Ulberg's display of composure and grit in a worrying situation in the octagon. The New Zealander started the fight well, but got injured and could barely stand. From then on, Prochazka advanced, landed several low kicks on his opponent and began gesturing wildly. At the peak of his confidence, the Czech made 'Black Jag' retreat and it seemed he would secure the knockout.

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However, Jiri became careless and succumbed after receiving a direct left cross to the face. At the end of the fight, the athlete lamented the defeat and confessed that he experienced a moment of hesitation in the octagon upon seeing Ulberg injured. Because of this revelation, many claimed that the New Zealander was lucky and that it was the former champion who lost the fight, but Cormier disagreed. According to the MMA legend, the credit for the historic triumph belongs entirely to Carlos, who is known precisely for being a precise and technical striker.

“It’s about Ulberg. He said he seriously injured his knee. But, the way it happened, it might be a bigger problem. There are many things that could be wrong with him. But, even with that leg, he threw a high kick. He’s a killer,” said the MMA legend on the UFC on Paramount YouTube channel.

Cormier's fighters in MMA

Daniel CormierDC, 47, is an MMA legend and a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. The American, who made his mark in wrestling, began his career in the sport in 2009, excelled in Strikeforce, and debuted in its biggest organization in 2013. In wrestling, 'DC' won the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) titles and won the Strikeforce heavyweight Grand Prix.

In his career, the athlete built a record consisting of 22 wins, three losses, and one 'no contest' (no result). His main triumphs were against Alexander Gustafson, Anderson Silva, Anthony Johnson (twice), Dan Henderson, Derrick Lewis, Frank mir, Josh Barnett and Stipe Miocic.