Report: Newly Crowned UFC Champ Carlos Ulberg Says He Lost Title Belt While Celebrating the Win
Carlos Ulberg fought through an injured right knee to capture the light heavyweight title in UCF 327
www.usnews.comDirect answer: As of mid-April 2026, reports indicated Carlos Ulberg lost the UFC Light Heavyweight title belt shortly after winning it at UFC 327, reportedly due to misplacing the belt during celebrations and potentially facing an ACL injury that could sideline him for several months.[1][4][9]
Context and what happened
- Event: Ulberg KO’d Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 to become the light heavyweight champion, despite competing with a knee injury.[4][1]
- Belt loss: He publicly said he misplaced or lost the championship belt in a Miami celebration soon after the win, leading to widespread coverage that the belt was temporarily “not in his possession”.[3][9][4]
- Injury note: Concurrent reports indicated Ulberg suffered an ACL tear during the fight, with speculation that he could be out for up to a year, possibly triggering an interim title scenario.[5][1][4]
What’s likely next (context from coverage)
- Interim title: If Ulberg cannot defend or reclaim the belt promptly due to injury, the UFC would likely consider an interim light heavyweight championship to fill the vacancy.[1][3][4]
- Belt recovery: There were mentions he would stay in the U.S. for medical assessments and rehabilitation, with plans to pursue recovery at facilities like the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.[9][3][1]
- Reunification timeline: Recovery times vary; some reports suggested a timeframe up to about a year, depending on surgery and rehabilitation needs.[4][1]
Cited sources
- Reports detailing the belt misplacement and status after UFC 327.[3][1][4]
- Interviews and updates on his knee injury and potential interim title discussions.[5][1][4]
- Additional coverage summarizing the situation and implications for title picture.[9]