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New UFC Champion Carlos Ulberg Has ACL Surgery After Title-Winning KO

The injury leaves the 205-pound division in limbo pending a UFC decision on the belt.

Overview

  • Ulberg’s manager confirmed a torn right ACL, and the champion had knee surgery Thursday in Las Vegas after posting “knee surgery done” on Instagram.
  • The manager also reported bone bruising and tibia damage that occurred as Ulberg continued to fight on the torn ligament.
  • The Florida Athletic Commission listed Ulberg on an indefinite medical suspension Friday, which keeps him sidelined until he is medically cleared.
  • The UFC has not announced how it will handle the title, and coverage is discussing possible interim bouts for top contenders as a short‑term fix.
  • Ulberg captured the vacant belt Saturday with a first‑round knockout of Jiří Procházka despite an early knee injury, extending a turbulent stretch for a division that has recently seen champions vacate due to injuries.