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

Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro confirmed that the UFC light heavyweight suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Belcastro stated that the surgery went "very well" and that Ulberg is "focused on returning as soon as possible." Recovery from an ACL tear typically takes up to 12 months, and it is uncertain whether Ulberg will be able to compete in the octagon by the end of 2026. The post raises the question of whether an interim title should be introduced during his absence, though it does not specify if Ulberg currently holds a championship.