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Carlos Ulberg proposes tournament to determine next light heavyweight challenger

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:09 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Carlos Ulberg proposes tournament to determine next light heavyweight challenger
Summary

Carlos Ulberg, the UFC light heavyweight champion, has outlined a plan to address the title contention issues in his division. He proposes a four-man tournament featuring top contenders, including Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka, to establish the next challenger for his title. This idea follows Ankalaev's recent victory at UFC Abu Dhabi, where Ulberg was present. While recovering from an ACL injury, Ulberg is awaiting a timeline for his return to competition. UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that an interim title may be introduced as Ulberg continues his recovery.

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  • •Ulberg suggests a four-man tournament for the next title challenger.
  • •Contenders include Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka.
  • •Ulberg is sidelined with an ACL injury following his title win.
  • •An interim title fight is considered while Ulberg recovers.
  • •The proposal aims to enhance matchmaking in the light heavyweight division.
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  • 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — UFC champion Carlos Ulberg has plan to fix light heavyweight division
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Carlos Ulberg has a pitch for how the Ultimate Fighting Championship should handle the light heavyweight title mix.

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