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The reigning champion believes none of the division’s top-ranked contenders have done enough to earn a title shot, so he proposed a solution, essentially laying out a four-man tournament to determine his next opponent.
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Carlos Ulberg’s UFC matchmaking idea targets Magomed Ankalaev, Jiri Prochazka and more
Ulberg took on the role of a matchmaker and offered some suggestions for how the top of the division should be matched up to determine the next title challenger in a new Instagram post. This came shortly after Magomed Ankalaev‘s win at UFC Abu Dhabi, where the Kiwi was in attendance.
“After last night’s fights, here’s my thoughts,” Ulberg wrote on Instagram. “Ankalaev vs. Jiri. Give them both full camps. It’s a fight the division deserves, and stylistically, it’s one the fans would love to see. Costa vs. Rountree. That’s a wildcard. High risk, high reward. Someone’s leaving with serious momentum. By the time the dust settles, I’ll be ready. Whoever earns it. See you in 2027.”
Ulberg is currently sidelined with an ACL injury he suffered in his title-winning effort against Jiri Prochazka in April. “Black Jag” is yet to reveal a timeline for his return. Notably, UFC CEO Dana White previously suggested that an interim title could be up for grabs while Ulberg completes his recovery.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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