LONDON – Carlos Ulberg only sees one logical option after UFC Fight Night 255.
Ulberg (12-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) made it eight-straight wins when he defeated former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1 MMA, 12-8-1 UFC) in Saturday’s co-main event at The O2 in London.
The City Kickboxing fighter wants a shot at newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC), who’s currently targeting a title-fight rematch with Alex Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC).
“Eight-fight win streak, the longest win streak in the light heavyweight division, I’m definitely looking at a light heavyweight title contention,” Ulberg told reporters, including MMA Junkie during the post-fight news conference.
Ulberg justified his case by comparing his performance against Blachowicz, to when Ankalaev and Pereira fought him. Ankalaev battled Blachowicz to a majority draw at UFC 282, whereas Pereira won a split decision.
“If you look at the current champion and the former champion, their last fight with Jan Blachowicz was a very close fight, as well,” Ulberg said. “I beat him with a unanimous decision, so it’s a very good feat for me.”
Earlier this week, former champion Jiri Prochazaka said he’s eyeing the winner of Ulberg vs. Blachowicz. Ulberg was asked about Prochazka’s callout.
“Yeah for sure, I’ll get anyone. But where is he placed at the moment?” Ulberg said. “I’m looking to go forward for sure, and I’m definitely looking at the title shot in the near future.”
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