Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro has confirmed the light heavyweight contender suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The manager stated that surgery went "very well" and Ulberg is focused on returning as quickly as possible. Recovery from ACL reconstruction typically takes up to 12 months, making it uncertain whether Ulberg will compete at all in 2026. The injury raises questions about whether the UFC should introduce an interim title in the light heavyweight division. Ulberg was riding momentum before the injury occurred.
