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Carlos Ulberg proposes title eliminators while recovering from injury

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:23 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Carlos Ulberg proposes title eliminators while recovering from injury
Summary

Carlos Ulberg, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, is expected to remain sidelined until 2027 due to an ACL injury sustained during a victory over Jiri Prochazka. Following Magomed Ankalaev’s recent TKO win over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night, Ulberg suggested potential title eliminator matchups, including Ankalaev vs. Prochazka and Paulo Costa vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. The UFC's light heavyweight division is undergoing changes with Ulberg's absence and Alex Pereira's move to heavyweight, prompting discussions about interim title fights amidst a competitive atmosphere. No formal matches or interim titles have been confirmed yet.

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  • •Ulberg injured his ACL in April and will miss the rest of 2026.
  • •Magomed Ankalaev recently won by TKO against Bogdan Guskov.
  • •Ulberg suggested title eliminator fights on social media.
  • •Alex Pereira has moved to heavyweight, affecting the division.
  • •Interim title discussions are ongoing due to Ulberg's absence.
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  • 2:23 PMCBS Sports — Where things stand in the crowded UFC light heavyweight title picture with Carlos Ulberg out until 2027
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The current champion is recovering from an ACL injury and he laid out his vision for how things should play out

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