Carlos Ulberg undergoes ACL surgery, may miss up to 12 months

Manager Ash Belcastro confirmed that UFC light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and has undergone surgery. Belcastro stated that the operation went "very well" and that Ulberg is "aimed at returning as soon as possible." Recovery from an ACL tear typically takes up to 12 months, potentially keeping Ulberg sidelined for the remainder of 2026. The injury raises questions about whether the UFC should introduce an interim title during his absence. Ulberg's injury is a significant setback for the light heavyweight division.