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Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
On a collision course with Jiri Prochazka in the main fight of UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg He needs just one more win to reach the top of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). However, the New Zealander has another big goal besides beating the Czech. During media day on Wednesday (8), the third ranked fighter in the category showed himself willing to face Alex Poatán in heavyweights (up to 120,2 kg).
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According to the fighter, after winning the crown against Prochazka, the natural next step would be to move up a weight class and face the Brazilian.
“Eventually, definitely (moving up in weight). The main goal is to win that title, keep it for as long as I can, and after proving myself in the light heavyweight division, then I would go after the heavyweight belt,” Ulberg stated.
👀🏆 Carlos Ulberg is open to the idea of potentially moving up to heavyweight and facing Alex Pereira in the future.
(via @JakeNoecker / @Home_of_Fight) pic.twitter.com/8idnhIQyuc
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) April 8, 2026
Despite already having the fight with Cyryl Gane With the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg) officially announced as the co-main event of UFC Casa Branca, the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg) will only officially become vacant when Prochazka and Ulberg face each other.
A title in Ulberg's hands could reignite an old rivalry with Poatan.
Carlos Ulberg e Israel adesanya train together at City Kickboxing (Photo: Instagram)
With only one loss in his professional record, Carlos Ulberg is a training partner of Israel adesanyaTherefore, a confrontation with the Brazilian could involve elements of Poatan's old rivalry with the Nigerian. Had he not transitioned to heavyweight, the New Zealander would be the leading contender to face the two-time Glory champion.
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