Carlos Ulberg undergoes ACL surgery, recovery could take up to 12 months

Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro confirmed that the fighter suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Belcastro stated that the surgery went "very well" and that Ulberg is "aimed to return as soon as possible." Recovery from this injury typically takes up to 12 months, casting doubt on whether Ulberg will compete before the end of 2026. The post raises the question of whether an interim title should be introduced during his absence.