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UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg undergoes surgery to repair torn ACL
Ulberg had knee surgery after tearing his ACL in the first round, and the UFC has not said how long he will be sidelined.
- Following his title-winning knockout at UFC 327 in Miami last weekend, newly crowned UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Carlos Ulberg has undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL.
- Ulberg, nicknamed 'Black Jag,' suffered the injury early in the first round of his 205-pound championship fight, ultimately securing the belt with a stunning knockout while fighting on one functional leg.
- Manager Ash Belcastro confirmed Ulberg 'snapped' his ACL, while Jiri Prochazka claimed he felt 'mercy' for the champion after realizing the injury occurred early in the bout.
- As the new champion faces a typical six to nine month ACL recovery, the UFC has not yet announced plans for the light heavyweight belt, leaving the division in a difficult position.
- In a division that has suffered three title vacancies due to injuries over the last four years, Prochazka has already requested an immediate rematch to resolve the uncertainty.
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Carlos Ulberg’s Surgery Update Reveals True Extent of UFC Champ’s Freak Injury
Carlos Ulberg didn’t just win a UFC title; he did so on one leg. What seemed to be a nasty injury in the middle of his fight has now been revealed as something significantly more serious, adding another layer to one of the most shocking performances in recent memory. During his encounter with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, the newly crowned light heavyweight champion tore his ACL. And yet, despite barely being able to move, ‘Black Jag’ still found a…
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