Carlos Ulberg provided details on the current state of his knee following his victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327. He stated that his knee is swollen and he has difficulty standing, moving slowly to get anywhere. Ulberg described the sensation as feeling like his knee was moving back and forth out of the joint. He explained that he could not put weight on the leg and the pain was unbearable. The injury has significantly limited his mobility as he recovers from the fight.
Carlos Ulberg has opened up about the extent of a significant knee injury he suffered during his victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, revealing he is struggling to walk and dealing with severe pain in the aftermath of the fight.
The New Zealand light heavyweight described the sensation in his knee as feeling like it was shifting in and out of the joint during the contest. He said the pain was unbearable and that he was unable to put weight on the leg, leaving him moving slowly and with great difficulty in the days following the bout.
Ulberg, who fights out of City Kickboxing, is ranked third in the light heavyweight division and improved his professional record to 15-1-0 with the win. The 35-year-old stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and has been one of the more dangerous strikers in the division, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's win over Prochazka was among the most significant results of his career, but the injury puts his immediate future in question.
- At third in the divisional rankings, a healthy Ulberg would be a legitimate title contender, making the severity of the knee issue significant for the broader light heavyweight picture.
- The timeline of his recovery will determine how quickly he can capitalize on a result that has strengthened his position near the top of the division.
