Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro has confirmed that the fighter suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Ulberg has already undergone surgery, which Belcastro described as having gone "very well." The fighter is focused on returning to competition as quickly as possible. However, recovery from ACL surgery typically takes up to 12 months, making it uncertain whether Ulberg will compete again in 2026. The injury raises questions about whether the UFC should implement an interim title in the light heavyweight division during his absence.
