Carlos Ulberg suggests matchups for UFC light heavyweight title contender
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg proposed a four-fight tournament to identify his next challenger. Recovering from an ACL injury sustained in April, Ulberg aims to return in early 2027. He suggests matchups including Magomed Ankalaev against Jiri Prochazka and Paulo Costa facing Khalil Rountree Jr. This follows Ankalaev's recent TKO victory at UFC Abu Dhabi and Ulberg's title win over Prochazka earlier this year. The proposed fights intend to create momentum within the division ahead of Ulberg's title defense.
- •Ulberg recovering from ACL injury; targets early 2027 return.
- •Suggested fights: Ankalaev vs. Prochazka, Costa vs. Rountree.
- •Prochazka has not fought since losing to Ulberg in April.
- •Ankalaev won his last fight via TKO at UFC Abu Dhabi.
- •Costa is looking for a fight after a two-fight winning streak.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Ulberg matchmakes the UFC's 205 division for next challenger
"UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg gives some matchmaking suggestions to determine his next challenger.
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