New York–a few hours later carlos ulberg Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 327, he lost the belt – literally.
New Zealand’s Ulberg, 35, lost despite an apparent injury to his right knee. Jiri Prochazka Became the new champion of the light heavyweight division by knockout in Miami this weekend.
he told fox sports australia On Monday, he lost his golden title belt while celebrating his victory.
“I lost the belt, brother,” Ulberg told Fox Sports. “Initially after winning, the plan was not to drink. But you know how these things go, right? First, someone gives you champagne to celebrate. Then one thing leads to another and you’re doing shots.”
Ulberg told Fox Sports that he hasn’t had his injury checked out yet, “I haven’t actually been to the hospital yet.”
But Ulberg said he is confident he will get his belt before heading to Las Vegas to have doctors there further evaluate his knee. He then plans to spend time at the UFC Performance Institute before returning to New Zealand to be with family.
“I didn’t want to carry the belt around, so I guess it’s still in the apartment somewhere,” Ulberg said. “One of the guys is probably in bed with her.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
