Carlos Ulberg is hoping for a quick turnaround after scoring a knockout victory over Alonzo Menifield last weekend.
On May 11th against UFC St. Louis, Ullberg (10-1) took just 12 seconds to destroy Menifield (15-4) with a relentless volley, ending the American’s five-fight unbeaten streak and putting himself in the position. Earned a performance bonus. Previously unranked, this victory earned him the No. 14 spot in the light heavyweight division of Sherdog’s official rankings.
Ullberg came out of this fight relatively unscathed and is aiming for an early return, possibly as early as next month.
Former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill (12-2) will face perennial contender Khalil Rountree (13-5) at UFC 303 on June 29th. The card also features Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler. Ullberg, who is looking to make a jump up the rankings, is ready to fill in for Hill vs. Rountree if either fighter is unavailable. If not, you’re after candidates with a number next to their name.
“I definitely think a top-10 fighter could be a top-five fighter. But it’s a light heavyweight division and the UFC knows what they’re doing. From now until the end of the year. I believe that anything can happen. [Hill] and
[Khalil] Rountree, June? In Vegas. Who knows what will happen there. Perhaps someone will pull from there if they need replenishment, no one knows. But we’re going to take a look at where we are, what we need to do, talk to the doctors and see if we’re fit for this match and future matches,” Ullberg said. “Overall. Martial Arts,” he said. time. “
Since suffering the only loss of his career to Kennedy Nzechukwu in his promotional debut, Ullberg has emerged as a threat at 205 pounds. The 33-year-old has five of six wins in the UFC, with four of those wins coming in the first round. Meanwhile, Hill failed to win the title against Alex Pereira at UFC 300, losing by first-round knockout. As for Rountree, “The War Horse” is on a five-fight winning streak, coming off a technical knockout win over Anthony Smith. Recent outing in December.
