Carlos Ulberg has disclosed the extent of his knee injury following his recent bout. He describes his knee as swollen and painful, making it difficult to stand or walk. Ulberg experienced a sensation of his knee moving in and out of the joint during the fight. The pain was so severe that he could not put weight on the leg. Despite the injury, he continued fighting and secured a victory over Jiri Prochazka.
Carlos Ulberg has opened up about a serious knee injury he played through during his recent fight against Jiri Prochazka, revealing the damage was significant enough to prevent him from standing or walking properly after the bout.
The New Zealand light heavyweight described a disturbing sensation mid-fight of his knee repeatedly slipping in and out of the joint. Despite being unable to bear weight on the leg, Ulberg pushed through the pain and earned the victory, adding another remarkable chapter to a career that continues to build momentum.
Ulberg, known as "Black Jag," represents City Kickboxing and carries a record of 15 wins and one loss at 35 years of age. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is ranked third in the light heavyweight division and has developed a reputation as one of the more dangerous strikers in the weight class. His numbers reflect that — he lands 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 55 percent, elite output by any measure in a division filled with knockout artists.
Why it matters
- Ulberg is ranked third at light heavyweight, meaning any extended layoff could affect his positioning in a competitive division
- A knee injury serious enough to cause joint instability mid-fight typically requires significant recovery time, potentially delaying his next scheduled appearance
- His performance, continuing to fight and win through what appears to be a significant ligament or structural issue, underscores the physical toll the sport demands at the championship level
