Carlos Ulberg undergoes knee surgery after UFC 327 and discovers a new injury; find out more.

Carlos Ulberg in victory at UFC Perth (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Carlos Ulberg has good and bad news regarding the injury he suffered at UFC 327. The New Zealander faced Jiri Prochazka in the main event and, although he knocked out the 'Czech samurai' and won the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg), he ended up injuring his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and has already undergone surgery.

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According to reporter Ariel Helwani, the champion's manager, Ash Belcastro, confirmed the injury and revealed that Ulberg also suffered a bone contusion and tibia damage, as he fought with a torn ACL. Even so, the athlete is determined to return as soon as possible.

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"He broke up with him...He's dedicated to coming back as soon as possible," Belcastro said.

In a post on his Instagram stories, Carlos Ulberg celebrated the completion of the surgery by sharing a photo on the operating table, accompanied by the caption: "Knee surgery completed."

What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most frequent orthopedic injuries, especially among athletes. Responsible for stabilizing the knee, the ligament prevents excessive displacement of the tibia relative to the femur and helps control the rotational movements of the joint.

In most cases, the injury occurs without direct contact, being caused by sudden movements, such as abrupt changes of direction with the foot fixed on the ground, rapid decelerations, improper landings after jumps, or even hyperextension of the knee. At the moment of rupture, it is common to hear a popping sound, followed by intense pain, rapid swelling, and a feeling of instability, as if the knee were giving way.

Treatment varies according to the severity and the patient's profile: it can be conservative, with physiotherapy focused on muscle strengthening, or surgical, indicated mainly for athletes, with ligament reconstruction through grafting. Complete recovery, in surgical cases, can take between nine and twelve months.

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