{"id":632269,"date":"2025-09-25T14:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=632269"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:56:41","slug":"carlos-ulberg-makes-bold-pick-who-he-wants-to-fight-for-ufc-light-heavyweight-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/carlos-ulberg-makes-bold-pick-who-he-wants-to-fight-for-ufc-light-heavyweight-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Ulberg Makes a Bold Pick For Who He Wants to Fight For the UFC Light Heavyweight Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carlos Ulberg, the relentless New England light heavyweight known as the “Black Jag,” has been on an absolute tear in the UFC<\/a>, transforming from a promising kickboxer into one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. Since his debut knockout loss to Kennedy Nzechukwu in 2021, Ulberg has rebounded with ferocious precision, racking up eight straight victories that showcased his lethal striking and grappling skills. His recent masterclasses include a unanimous decision grind over former champion Jan Blachowicz in March 2025, firmly cemented his spot as one of the best in the division. At 13-1 overall, Ulberg’s blend of power and poise has him eyeing the elites in the division, with each win building a resume that is getting hard to ignore.<\/p>

Now headlining UFC <\/a>Perth against Dominick Reyes on Saturday night, Ulberg stands on the brink of history with a potential ninth consecutive victory that would cement his name as the light heavyweight with the longest active streak. <\/p>

Even though the light heavyweight division is stacked with a lot of big names and competition, Ulberg has a bold pick for who he wants to face next in a championship showdown.<\/p>

Ulberg’s Surprising Preference Includes Ankalaev Over Pereira <\/h2>

Alex Pereira’s rivalry with Magomed Ankalaev has already started to escalate ahead of their rematch at UFC 320<\/a> on October 4. With multiple contenders all after the light heavyweight champion’s title, the fighter on the biggest win streak recently named that he hopes to face Magomed Ankalaev for the belt instead of Poatan. However, Ulberg is still yet to face many of the top names in the division.<\/p>

In a recent fight week interview with Submission Radio, Ulberg shared his thoughts on who he hopes comes out on top in that matchup so that he can face them for the belt.<\/p>

“I’ve always seen (Magomed) Ankalaev as a big threat. So is Poatan. He’s got the power, he’s got the godds. But yeah, I’m sitting on the fence. I’d like Ankalaev to get that win because I know what I can do with him.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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