‘Should NOT Be Getting Title Shot Based on That Performance’: UFC Fanbase Unhappy With Carlos Ulberg vs. Jan Blachowicz’s End Result

Ross Markey | 23/03/2025
Jan Blachowicz (red gloves) fights against Carlos Ulberg (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena.

Despite running his way through the light heavyweight division, fans are less than excited about a potential title charge for Carlos Ulberg after his UFC London win tonight. Ulberg, who returned tonight in the capital, took on former light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz and emerged with a unanimous decision win — albeit controversial.

With this, Ulberg improved his winning run to eight straight fights. Likely set to improve on his ranking, Ulberg may even usurp Blachowicz as the number-rated challenger in the division.

On paper – given his impressive winning run – which also features a recent win over Volkan Oezdemir, a title fight for Ulberg is not out of the question yet. Furthermore, given the Kiwi’s backing with City Kickboxing – home to the likes of Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, and Alexander Volkanovski, his odds are boosted even further.

However, due to the close nature of his win tonight, q (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) win over the veteran Pole, Ulberg would likely find himself in a title eliminator next.

Arguing ex-champion, Blachowicz did enough to land a triumph, one fan even went as far as to label his win as a “robbery“. Another admitted the pairing was close, and suggested Ulberg first fights Jiri Prochazka before securing a title fight. “Close fight but (Carlos) Ulberg should NOT be getting a title shot based on that performance lol. Him vs Jiri (Prochazka) next“, he said.

Others too questioned the judges’ decision, saying, “The second I heard unanimous I knew they’d give it to the young prospect. What did Ulberg actually do except circle and tap meaningless kicks?”

Interestingly enough, Prochazka already offered to face the UFC London co-main event winner before the bout even took place.

Prochazka vs Ulberg for title eliminator 

While he is also gunning for another charge at the light heavyweight throne, ex-champion, Prochazka wants to stay active this year. Having made good on his January return, the Czech fan-favorite pummeled Jamahal Hill en route to a UFC 311 knockout victory in California earlier this year.
But with Alex Pereira expected to rematch the champion Magomed Ankalaev next, Prochazka has been left in a limbo of sorts. And so, in an attempt to stay active, the former Rizin FF star had welcomed a title eliminator against Blachowicz or the emerging Ulberg next.

“I’m just looking for a good fight,” Prochazka told The Schmo. “But after today’s information, like Alex (Pereira) and (Magomed) Ankalaev, they’re already confirmed their fight. I don’t want to just stay and watch them and wait for the winner. Maybe I will fight with one of these guys [Jan Blachowicz or Carlos Ulberg] with the winner from Saturday night”, he had added.

One thing is for sure, however. If Ulberg is to fight for gold next – he will likely have to keep a keen eye on an expected summer rematch of Ankalaev, and Pereira first and foremost. Oh, and he must defeat Prochazka next.

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Ross Markey

Ross Markey is a combat sports reporter based out of the Republic of Ireland, boasting more than 9 years experience covering a host of sports including football, boxing, and mixed martial arts. Ross has attended numerous live mixed martial arts events in the past during his tenure in the industry and his coverage of the UFC in particular spans a wide array of topics, reports, and editorials.

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