Carlos Ulberg Next Fight Options After UFC 327, Including Magomed Ankalaev
The main event of UFC 327 resulted in a shocking outcome on Saturday, as Carlos Ulberg took on Jirí Procházka […]
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports The main event of UFC 327 resulted in a shocking outcome on Saturday, as Carlos Ulberg took on Jirí Procházka for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. In the opening round, Ulberg appeared to blow out his right knee and had difficulties standing. “BJP” was unable to take advantage of the opportunity.
Instead, Ulberg capitalized with a big left hook that dropped Procházka, then finished him with strikes on the ground to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. It remains unclear how severe Ulberg’s injury is or how long it may delay him from a return to the octagon. However, there are plenty of intriguing matchups in the division.
As we await more information on the injury, we consider four possible opponents for “Black Jag” in his first UFC light heavyweight title defense. Magomed Ankalaev Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images The native of Dagestan, Russia, held the 205-pound championship title briefly after he defeated then-UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira , by unanimous decision at UFC 313 in March 2025.
However, they met for a rematch at UFC 320 last October, which had a completely different outcome. Magomed Ankalaev has been clear about his desire for another crack at the belt. A win over another former champion in Ankalaev could be significant to Ulberg’s resume.