Ulberg Extends Win Streak With UFC Macau Decision
Before UFC Macau on November 23, 2024, Carlos “Black Jag” Ulberg was on a six-fight UFC winning run at light heavyweight and had a chance to extend it against former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir. Ulberg delivered: he won a unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 30-27 and the third 29-28. The victory made it seven straight at 205 pounds and strengthened his case as a future title contender.
From contender to champion
Ulberg kept building momentum after Macau. He earned a decision over former champion Jan Błachowicz in March 2025, then knocked out Dominick Reyes in September. In April 2026, he faced Jiří Procházka for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327. Ulberg stopped Procházka with punches at 3:45 of the first round to become UFC champion, despite suffering a serious leg injury during the bout.
A record run on pause
Ulberg’s Macau win was an important step in a streak that carried him from the unranked ranks into a championship fight. His record since his UFC debut now includes a title-winning finish over a former champion, and the UFC lists him as the reigning 205-pound champion. A torn ACL from the Procházka fight has sidelined him; his return is expected in 2027, subject to recovery.
What UFC Macau marked
The matchup with Oezdemir tested Ulberg against an experienced knockout artist, and the three-round decision showed he could win through sustained work as well as power. That night did not finish his streak; it became one of the defining wins that set up the next phase of his career. Ulberg has since reached the top of the division, with a title defense waiting until he is healthy enough to compete again.
