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UFC champ Carlos Ulberg āsnappedā his ACL and suffered ātibia damage,ā unlikely to return before 2027
TL;DR
UFC champion Carlos Ulberg has torn his ACL and suffered tibia damage, making his return unlikely before 2027. His injuries occurred during his recent victory at UFC 327.
Key points
- Carlos Ulberg tore his ACL at UFC 327
- He also suffered tibia damage and bone bruising
- His return is unlikely before 2027
- Recovery time for an ACL tear is nine to twelve months
- Ulberg's injuries occurred during his title-winning fight
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand reacts after his victory over Da Woon Jung of South Korea in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC 293 event at Qudos Bank Arena on September 10, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
After Carlos Ulberg captured the light heavyweight title by knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the UFC 327 main event last weekend in Miami, I warned that a possible interim title would be on the table if āBlack Jagā had in fact suffered a torn ACL during his victory over āBJP.ā
Turns out Ulberg, 35, completely tore his ACL at UFC 327 and his decision to keep fighting also resulted in bone bruising and tibia damage, according to Ariel Helwani. The typical recovery time for that sort of procedure ā best case scenario ā is nine to 12 months from the date of his surgery.
Q&A
What injuries did Carlos Ulberg sustain at UFC 327?
Carlos Ulberg completely tore his ACL and suffered bone bruising and tibia damage during UFC 327.
When is Carlos Ulberg expected to return to the UFC?
Carlos Ulberg is unlikely to return before 2027 due to the severity of his injuries and recovery time.
What is the typical recovery time for an ACL tear?
The typical recovery time for an ACL tear is nine to twelve months, not including the time needed for a full training camp.
