Carlos Ulberg suffers ACL tear, recovery may take 12 months

Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro confirmed that the UFC light heavyweight suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Belcastro stated that the surgery went "very well" and that Ulberg is "focused on returning as soon as possible." The recovery timeline could extend up to 12 months, meaning it is uncertain whether Ulberg will compete again in 2026. The post raises the question of whether an interim title should be introduced due to the extended absence. Ulberg had been emerging as a contender in the light heavyweight division before the injury.