Carlos Ulberg recommends Khalil Rountree as a ‘potential’ next opponent after UFC Macau win

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“Black Jacks wants “War Horse.”

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Carlos Ulberg secured his biggest win to date at UFC Macau yesterday (Sat., Nov. 23, 2024) when he scored a unanimous decision win over former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir from inside Galaxy Arena in Macau, SRA, China.

Ulberg should snag Oezdemir’s No. 8 ranking on Tuesday, and when he does, “Black Jag” will have several potential opponents he can fight next. He did throw out a name after his win, and it is a fun option. (It’s not UFC champion Alex Pereira)

“Obviously, Khalil had that opportunity last time, so I think for the next step, my next step would be up against a guy like Khalil Rountree,” Ulberg told UFC.com in a post-fight interview.

With Rountree currently ranked No. 7 in the Light Heavyweight rankings, a fight between him and Ulberg makes a ton of sense ... and it would be an all-action fight as both men are high-level strikers.

“Black Jag” mentioned he would like to fight at UFC 312, which is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.

Ulberg is riding a seven-fight win streak, with five of those wins coming by way of finish. Meanwhile, Rountree is coming off a UFC Light Heavyweight title fight loss, where Pereira knocked him out at UFC 307.

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