Carlos Ulberg suffers ACL tear, recovery could take 12 months

Carlos Ulberg's manager Ash Belcastro confirmed that the fighter suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Belcastro stated that Ulberg's surgery went "very well" and that the fighter is focused on returning as soon as possible. Recovery from an ACL tear typically takes up to 12 months, making an octagon return by the end of 2026 uncertain. The injury raises questions about whether the UFC should introduce an interim title in Ulberg's division during his absence. No timeline for return was definitively provided beyond the standard recovery period.